Cost of Living

Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala

Live cost-of-living data for Antigua Guatemala — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
20/ 10080% cheaper than New York
$420/mo
Median Income
80/100
Safety
7%
Income Tax
temperate highland tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
25/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$650/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$380/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,400/month
Food & Groceries
30/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.3/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Transportation
20/100
Monthly Transit Pass$35/month
One-Way Ticket$1.3/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
Utilities
25/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$58/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$40/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$18/month
Healthcare
45/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$50/visit
Dentist Visit$60/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$10/course
Education
40/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$250/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$320/course
Entertainment
35/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$8/ticket
Theater Ticket$25/ticket
Museum Entry$10/ticket
Clothing
30/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$40/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$30/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$65/pair
Personal Care
30/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
Dining Out
25/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$6/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$45/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$7/meal
Childcare
35/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$400/month
Babysitter (per hour)$8/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$12/pack
Fitness & Sports
30/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$35/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$15/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$6/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

35 Mbps
Internet Speed
$160
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
moderate
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
92/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Centro Historico, San Sebastian, La Merced

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antigua Guatemala cheap to live in?

Antigua Guatemala has a cost of living index of 20/100, where New York = 100. It is 80% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $700–$980 per month.

How much does rent cost in Antigua Guatemala?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Antigua Guatemala costs approximately $650/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $380/month.

Is Antigua Guatemala good for digital nomads?

Antigua Guatemala has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 35 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $160/month. English proficiency is moderate.

What is the average salary in Antigua Guatemala?

The median net monthly salary in Antigua Guatemala is approximately $420 USD. The income tax rate is around 7%.

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

Antigua Guatemala (cost index 20) is 80% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,000/month by moving from New York to Antigua Guatemala.

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