Top expat cities

Guatemala

Guatemala City

#2 Top 5 cities

The most practical city for corporate expats and services, but with heavier traffic and wider neighborhood differences.

Country overview

Population

994Β 938

Year-round temperatures

Day: 22°C aΕΎ 28°C

Night: 12°C aΕΎ 17°C

Climate

Milder than the lowlands, with warm days and fairly comfortable nights.

Distance to the sea

95 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

7/10

Safety

4/10

Security varies sharply by zone. Well-used business and residential districts offer more protection, while violent crime, robbery, carjacking, and unsafe peripheral areas remain serious concerns.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Earthquakes are the principal citywide hazard, with additional disruption possible from heavy rain, flooding, landslides, and ash from nearby volcanoes.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 8/10
Internet speed 7/10
Internet stability 7/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Students
  • Long-term expats
  • Families

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpanish
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canadians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access
  • +Wide housing options
  • +International environment

Cons

  • βˆ’Traffic congestion
  • βˆ’Uneven neighborhood quality
  • βˆ’Noise