Cost of Living in Antigua, Guatemala

Antigua has a cost of living index of 45/100 (New York = 100). It is 55% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

45/100
Cost Index
$400/mo
Median Income
72/100
Safety Index
subtropical highland
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 35/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$650/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$400/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,200/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 25/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.8/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.5/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Dining OutScore: 25/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$5/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$35/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$6.5/meal
TransportationScore: 15/100
Monthly Transit Pass$25/month
One-Way Ticket$1.3/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.62/km
UtilitiesScore: 20/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$50/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$20/month
HealthcareScore: 40/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$25/visit
Dentist Visit$40/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
EntertainmentScore: 30/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$7/ticket
Theater Ticket$20/ticket
Museum Entry$5/ticket
FitnessScore: 30/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$32.5/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$15/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry
Personal CareScore: 25/100
Haircut (Men)$10/cut
Haircut (Women)$20/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 30/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$45/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$30/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$70/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

50 Mbps
Internet Speed
$135
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
85/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Barrio de la Concepción, El Caseo

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antigua cheap to live in?

Antigua has a cost of living index of 45/100, where New York = 100. It is 55% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $900–$1,260 per month.

How much does rent cost in Antigua?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Antigua costs approximately $650/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $400/month.

Is Antigua good for digital nomads?

Antigua has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 50 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $135/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Antigua?

The median net monthly salary in Antigua is approximately $400 USD. The income tax rate is around 7%.

How does Antigua compare to New York for cost of living?

Antigua (cost index 45) is 55% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,375/month by moving from New York to Antigua.

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