Guatemala
Quetzaltenango
#4 Top 5 cities
A larger highland city with a more local feel, lower costs, and a smaller but real expat presence.
Country overview
Population
180Β 706
Year-round temperatures
Day: 18°C aΕΎ 24°C
Night: 7°C aΕΎ 12°C
Climate
A cooler highland climate with pleasant days and noticeably colder nights.
Distance to the sea
115 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Costs
Housing cost
8/10
Food cost
8/10
Business friendliness
5/10
Safety
5/10
Central and frequently used areas can be manageable with precautions, but robbery, theft, limited policing, and crime on intercity routes keep safety below Bratislava's level.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
The city is exposed to earthquakes and nearby Santiaguito volcanic activity; ashfall, lahars, landslides, and heavy rain can affect the wider area and transport links.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
6/10
Internet speed
5/10
Internet stability
5/10
Electricity stability
5/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π¨π¦Canadians
- π©πͺGermans
- π«π·French
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Lower living costs
- +Good for long-term stay
- +Pleasant atmosphere
Cons
- βSmaller expat scene
- βFewer corporate opportunities
- βLess dynamic environment