Composite profile
Overall score
60/100
Use the Guatemala City profile to compare cost framing, country-level transport and healthcare context, and seismic-climate resilience.
Overall60/100
Affordability70/100
Air quality55/100
Energy55/100
Guatemala / Central America
Guatemala City, Guatemala City Intelligence
Guatemala City is Central America's largest metro and a regional services centre, useful for cross-country regional comparison. Guatemala City is a central america city of about ~3.0M metro in Guatemala. On the composite city-intelligence score, Guatemala City sits below the indexed median, with practical gaps to close (60/100).
- Last updated
- 2026-05-16
- Data year
- 2025
- Population
- ~3.0M metro
Image credit: Image: BladimiroAlvarado / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Overall city intelligence
Mixed60/100
Composite directional score across affordability, air quality, clean energy, and resilience.
Data confidence
Directional
Directional indicators pending integration of verified city-level data.
Verified utility layers
See country hub
Emergency, healthcare, and transport verification status appears on the country hub.
Guatemala City data table
The table is part of the initial server-rendered HTML and mirrors the key city score cards.
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 60/100 | Composite score across major city intelligence modules. |
| Cost of Living | 70/100 | Guatemala City's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies. |
| Air Quality | 55/100 | Guatemala City's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated. |
| Energy | 55/100 | Guatemala City's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context. |
| Safety | 58/100 | Guatemala City's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available. |
| Internet Speed | 58/100 | Guatemala City's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references. |
| Climate Risk | 55/100 | Guatemala City's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity. |
| Resilience | 55/100 | Climate adaptation and infrastructure continuity context. |
Safety
Deterministic safety estimates from our index — planning signals derived from country priors and city data, not official crime statistics.
Safety
Overall safety44/100
Low crime45/100
Personal safety46/100
Night safety38/100
Road safety48/100
Guatemala City scores below average for safety in our index (44/100); research neighborhoods and take standard precautions.
Quality of Life
A composite quality-of-life estimate and its component indicators.
Quality of Life
Quality of life56/100
Healthcare60/100
Education66/100
Green space40/100
Cleanliness49/100
Infrastructure63/100
Mobility59/100
Guatemala City has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (56/100) across our combined indicators.
Family Friendliness
How the city scores for raising a family, with the indicators that drive it.
Family Friendliness
Family friendliness53/100
Education66/100
Green space40/100
Overall safety44/100
Guatemala City scores modest for family living (53/100).
Digital Nomad Suitability
Suitability for remote workers, based on connectivity, mobility, and livability.
Digital Nomad Suitability
Digital nomad suitability61/100
Walkability77/100
Cycling56/100
Infrastructure63/100
Guatemala City is moderate for remote workers (61/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
Retirement Suitability
Suitability for retirement, weighing healthcare, affordability, climate, and environment.
Retirement Suitability
Retirement suitability57/100
Healthcare60/100
Cleanliness49/100
Outdoor lifestyle25/100
Guatemala City is moderate for retirement (57/100), appealing for affordability and a comfortable climate.
Emergency and public safety in Guatemala City
Local public safety guidance for Guatemala City, with the country-level emergency contacts that apply when calling for police, fire, or ambulance.
For the universal emergency contacts that apply in Guatemala City, including police, fire, and ambulance, see the Guatemala emergency profile, which currently lists no verified national contacts.
Methodology and the wider source registry are documented on the scoring methodology and data sources pages.
Healthcare and hospitals in Guatemala City
Healthcare context for Guatemala City, with national-level information from Guatemala where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only and does not provide medical advice.
For the national healthcare and public-health context that applies in Guatemala City, see the Guatemala healthcare profile, which currently lists no verified national healthcare information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, scoring methodology, and data sources.
Transport and mobility in Guatemala City
Local mobility context for Guatemala City, with national-level context from Guatemala where city-specific data is not yet verified. This is informational only.
For national transport authorities and operators that apply in Guatemala City, see the Guatemala transport profile, which currently lists no verified national transport information.
Related sections: emergency and public safety, healthcare and hospitals, cities directory, countries directory, scoring methodology, data sources.
Air quality dataset
Source-attributed air-quality dataset for Guatemala City. Verified measurements are surfaced when published from accepted official datasets; transparent fallback is shown otherwise.
Air quality dataset for Guatemala City
Verified data unavailableLast updated 2026-05-16 / data year 2025
Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location
Source-attributed values for Guatemala City will appear here after the platform integrates verified measurements from accepted official publishers. Until then, structured air-quality module context remains available on the dedicated module page.
| Metric | Value | Data year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air quality | Verified air-quality measurements are not yet published for this location. | ||
Data provenance
Source attributionGlobal City Intelligence — air-quality dataset
Verified data unavailable- Publisher
- Global City Intelligence
- Last verified
- 2026-05-16
The air-quality dataset begins empty by design. Verified city-level measurements appear here only after they are sourced from accepted publishers (WHO, EEA, US EPA, OpenAQ, OECD, or official national/city environmental agencies).
Methodology and context
Numeric measurements appear in this section only after they are sourced from accepted official publishers. The dataset is independently validated at build time; malformed records cannot ship to production.
- Scoring methodology — how indicators across the platform are constructed.
- Data sources registry — the official sources cited by verified datasets.
- Open the Guatemala City air-quality module
- Browse the clean-air city collection
Quick answers
Quick, evidence-based answers about Guatemala City drawn from this profile's indexed cost, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data. Figures are deterministic estimates for orientation — verify specifics with official sources.
Quick answers about Guatemala City
Is Guatemala City worth visiting?
Yes — good quality of life (56/100) and a regional center economy.
Is Guatemala City good for families?
Good (53/100) on safety, schools and green space.
Is Guatemala City affordable?
More affordable than average; about 6,110 GTQ/month for one person (estimate).
When is the best time to visit Guatemala City?
Late spring to early autumn; warmest in Jul, coldest in Jan.
What are Guatemala City's main industries?
Mainly government, agriculture, finance.
What is the climate in Guatemala City?
A tropical climate, averaging about 25.6°C.
Does Guatemala City have universities?
Higher education is good (63/100).
What is healthcare like in Guatemala City?
Healthcare access is good (57/100).
Is Guatemala City good for retirement?
Retirement suitability is good (59/100).
What nature is near Guatemala City?
No major nature destinations are indexed within day-trip range.
Explore Guatemala City modules
City pages link to module and ranking pages so crawlers can move through the topic cluster naturally.
Cost of Living in Guatemala City
Guatemala City's cost-of-living profile is a directional indicator pending integration of verified city-level data; structured benchmark context applies.
Air Quality in Guatemala City
Guatemala City's air-quality profile is a directional indicator framed against WHO and regional benchmarks; verified city-level measurements appear in the dedicated air-quality dataset section once integrated.
Energy in Guatemala City
Guatemala City's energy-readiness profile is a directional indicator that combines national policy framing with city-level adaptation context.
Safety in Guatemala City
Guatemala City's safety profile is a directional indicator; verified country-level emergency profiles attach via the country hub where available.
Internet Speed in Guatemala City
Guatemala City's connectivity profile is a directional indicator combining national digital-readiness context with widely cited speed-test references.
Climate Risk in Guatemala City
Guatemala City's climate-risk profile is a directional indicator combining regional hazard categories with national adaptation capacity.
City rankings
Compare this city against other indexed cities in crawlable ranking tables.
Cost of living in Guatemala City
Cost of living estimates for Guatemala City — monthly budgets, rent, food, and transport in the local currency, plus an affordability score for comparison. Planning estimates derived from country baselines, not live prices.
Climate in Guatemala City
Climate profile for Guatemala City — Tropical climate, annual average 25.6°C, comfort score 73/100. Month-by-month temperatures, rainfall, sunshine, and the best months to visit. Deterministic planning estimates, not a forecast.
Economy and jobs in Guatemala City
Economy and jobs profile for Guatemala City — regional center, economy score 60/100, key industries including government, agriculture, finance. Employment, salary, startup, remote-work, and career indicators. Deterministic planning estimates.
Universities and education in Guatemala City
Education profile for Guatemala City — regional education center, education score 62/100, 5 representative universities, plus research, student life, and international-student indicators. Deterministic dataset, not institutional rankings.
Healthcare and retirement in Guatemala City
Healthcare and retirement profile for Guatemala City — mixed healthcare profile, healthcare score 57/100, retirement score 59/100. Medical access, specialist and emergency care, affordability, and retirement suitability. Deterministic planning estimates.
Estimate a monthly budget for Guatemala City
Estimate a monthly budget for Guatemala City using your own housing, food, transport, healthcare, and lifestyle inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official cost-of-living measurement.
Plan a trip budget for Guatemala City
Plan a trip budget for Guatemala City using your own accommodation, food, local transport, activities, travel, healthcare buffer, and emergency buffer inputs. Planning estimator only — not an official travel cost estimate.
Nearby cities from Guatemala City
Where else nearby you could spend a day or a weekend from Guatemala City. Links are derived from geographic proximity, shared region, shared natural-recreation areas, transport corridors, and country borders — not popularity or tourism rankings.
San José, Costa Rica
Cross-border · about 873 km from Guatemala City. Explore San José's city intelligence profile.
Mexico City, Mexico
Cross-border · about 1056 km from Guatemala City. Explore Mexico City's city intelligence profile.
Panama City, Panama
Cross-border · about 1351 km from Guatemala City. Explore Panama City's city intelligence profile.
Brownsville, United States
Cross-border · about 1450 km from Guatemala City. Explore Brownsville's city intelligence profile.
Guatemala City FAQ
Common questions about living in, visiting, working in, studying in and retiring to Guatemala City, answered from the indexed cost-of-living, climate, safety, economy, education, healthcare and nearby-nature data on this profile.
Frequently asked questions about Guatemala City
Is Guatemala City worth visiting?
Guatemala City has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (56/100) across our combined indicators. Visitors can also reach nature such as nearby parks and countryside within weekend range.
What is it like to live in Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has a moderate quality-of-life estimate (56/100) across our combined indicators. It indexes 56/100 for overall quality of life.
How much does it cost to live in Guatemala City?
A single resident of Guatemala City spends roughly 6,110 GTQ per month, with a one-bedroom rent near 3,250 GTQ. Overall the city is more affordable than average for Guatemala. These are modelled estimates, not live quotes — verify locally.
What should I know about moving to Guatemala City?
Plan for below-average living costs and check current rents before relocating. Guatemala City is moderate for remote workers (61/100), based on connectivity, affordability and walkability and day-to-day amenities.
What is the job market like in Guatemala City?
Guatemala City's labour market is moderate, with opportunities concentrated in finance and professional services, technology and education and research. Guatemala City has a regional economy with strengths in government, agriculture and finance.
Is Guatemala City good for digital nomads and remote work?
Guatemala City offers limited infrastructure and amenities for remote professionals, with a remote-work score of 57/100.
What are the education options in Guatemala City?
Guatemala City is a regional education center with a mix of universities and research activity in our dataset, spanning fields such as Engineering, Social Sciences and Physics.
Is Guatemala City a good place to study?
Guatemala City offers a moderate student environment, supported by walkable neighborhoods and relatively affordable living.
What is healthcare like in Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has a mixed healthcare profile, supported by hospitals, specialist services, and public-health infrastructure, with a healthcare score of 57/100. Residents have solid access to healthcare across primary, specialist, and emergency care.
Is Guatemala City a good place to retire?
Guatemala City offers a combination of healthcare access, safety, and amenities that may appeal to retirees, with a retirement score of 59/100. Residents benefit from walkable streets and day-to-day services.
What is the climate like in Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has a tropical climate, averaging about 25.6°C annually with roughly 1299 mm of rain. The hottest month is Jul and the coldest Jan. The driest is typically Feb.
Is Guatemala City a safe place to live?
Guatemala City scores below average for safety in our index (44/100); research neighborhoods and take standard precautions.
How easy is it to get around Guatemala City?
Guatemala City indexes a walkability score of 77 and a cycling score of 56 out of 100. Check the local operator for live transit routes and fares.
What nature and outdoor places are near Guatemala City?
Guatemala City has limited indexed nature destinations within day-trip range.
Is Guatemala City good for families?
Guatemala City scores modest for family living (53/100).
What outdoor activities are there around Guatemala City?
Guatemala City rates 25/100 for outdoor lifestyle and 40/100 for green space.
Interpretation
Use the Guatemala City profile to compare cost framing, country-level transport and healthcare context, and seismic-climate resilience. Its standout dimensions are cost of living (70/100) and safety (58/100). The area most worth watching is climate risk (55/100), where the model registers practical gaps. Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16. Drawn from 4 institutional references.
Country context is available on the Guatemala country page. Related rankings include Overall Intelligence, Quality of Life, Remote Work. See where Guatemala City appears in global rankings or read the scoring methodology.
Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation. Verified datasets are being integrated; official sources should be used for critical decisions.
Sources
4 institutional references inform this view, listed below with reliability notes. Structured indicators on this page are directional and intended for orientation; verified datasets are being integrated and official sources should be used for critical decisions.
- UN-Habitat: World Cities Report 2024
Used as a policy and methodology reference for urban exposure and resilience signals.
- NASA: NASA POWER
Used as an energy-resource and weather-normalization reference.
- World Health Organization: WHO Global Air Quality Guidelines
Used to normalize air-quality indicators toward health-protective benchmarks.
- IPCC: AR6 WGII Chapter 6: Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
Used to explain urban climate vulnerability and adaptation scoring logic.