Guatemala

General Information

Guatemala, officially the Republic of Guatemala, is a country in northern Central America. It is bordered to the north and west by Mexico, to the northeast by Belize, to the east by Honduras, and to the southeast by El Salvador. It is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Gulf of Honduras to the northeast.

• Population: 18,500,000+
• Area: 108,889 km²
• Currency: Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
• Coordinates: Latitude: 14.633333206177, Longitude: -90.5
• Timezone: Timezone info not available
• Current Local Time: ailab

Living Expenses

• Rent 1 Bedroom (City Center - Avg): 2,500 - 4,500 GTQ
• Rent 1 Bedroom (Outside Center): 1,800 - 3,200 GTQ
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (City Center): 5,500 - 9,500 GTQ
• Rent 3 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center): 3,800 - 7,000 GTQ
• Monthly Groceries Per Person: 1,200 - 2,500 GTQ
• Dining Out (Cheap Meal): 30 - 60 GTQ
• Dining Out (Mid-range 3-course meal): 150 - 350 GTQ
• Utilities (Electricity, Water, Heating): 400 - 900 GTQ per month
• Internet (Fiber): 250 - 500 GTQ per month
• Fitness Club / Gym: 200 - 450 GTQ per month
• Public Transport Monthly Pass: 200 - 350 GTQ
• Car Fuel (1 liter): 12 - 16 GTQ

Salaries

• Average Monthly Salary (Net): 6,000 - 10,000 GTQ
• IT Professionals (Mid-Level): 8,000 - 15,000 GTQ
• Engineering: 7,000 - 12,000 GTQ
• Healthcare (Nurses): 5,000 - 9,000 GTQ
• Healthcare (Doctors): 12,000 - 25,000 GTQ
• Finance / Banking: 8,000 - 18,000 GTQ
• Retail / Sales: 3,500 - 6,000 GTQ
• Administrative Jobs: 4,000 - 8,000 GTQ

Top Attractions

• Tikal National Park
• Lake Atitlán
• Antigua Guatemala
• Pacaya Volcano
• Semuc Champey

Major Events

• Independence Day (September 15)
• Semana Santa (Holy Week)
• Fiesta de Santiago (July)
• Guatemala City International Film Festival