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Everything About Guatemala. In One Place.
An independent data platform built by a Guatemalan-American. Cost of living, remittances, safety, and more — for all 22 departments and 340 municipalities.
Guatemala Right Now
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USD / GTQ
Q7.66
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Weather Today
22-27°C
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Policy Rate
3.50%
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Sports
Liga Nacional - Clausura 2026
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Guatemala Data
Up-to-date information for every department and municipality
Exchange Rates
Bank-by-bank USD/GTQ buy and sell rates
Remittances
Compare Wise, Xoom, Remitly, WU
Cost of Living
Real budgets by department
Weather & Climate
Temperatures and rainfall by city
Activities & Events
Things to do in every corner of the country
Safety
Department-by-department safety data
Internet & ISP
Speeds and providers by area
Healthcare
Hospitals, pharmacies, emergencies
Hiking & Trails
Volcanoes, treks & trail guides
Ferias Calendar
421 patron saint festivals
Gas Prices
Weekly fuel costs by department
Flights
Cheapest flights from the US
Food Basket
Monthly food cost tracker
Phone Plans
Tigo vs Claro vs Movistar
Volcano Tracker
Fuego, Santiaguito, Pacaya
Electricity
Bill calculator
Salaries
Wages by profession 2026
Shipping
Shipping costs to Guatemala
Construction
Building costs calculator
Import Duties
Customs duty calculator
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Guatemala at a Glance
Quick facts based on real local data
$1,200-2,500/mo
Cost of Living
Comfortable lifestyle for a single person
72F / 22C avg
Year-Round Weather
"Land of Eternal Spring" -- no AC needed
Q7.66/USD
Exchange Rate
Guatemalan Quetzal / US Dollar
50-100 Mbps
Internet
Tigo & Claro fiber available in most areas
Safe in key areas
Safety
Antigua, Zones 10-16 in GC are well-secured
CST (UTC-6)
Timezone
Same as US Central -- great for remote work
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