Moving to Guatemala from Antigua and Barbuda
What to Expect
Considering a move from Antigua and Barbuda to Guatemala? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Antigua and Barbuda to Guatemala, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Guatemala compared to Antigua and Barbuda.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Guatemala across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on environment, though Guatemala leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Guatemala leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on employment & economy, though Guatemala leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Guatemala across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Saint John's | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/78°F (31°/25°C) | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
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| Month | Saint John's | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C) | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C) | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C) | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) |
| Apr | 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C) | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) |
| May | 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C) | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C) | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) |
| Jul | 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C) | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) |
| Aug | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C) | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) |
| Oct | 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C) | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) |
| Nov | 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C) | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) |
| Dec | 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Antigua and Barbuda and Guatemala. To live, work, or study long-term in Guatemala, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Guatemala's immigration authority.
Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Guatemala
Visa Free
Guatemala passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Guatemala?
Connectivity is usually fine (Guatemala: 3.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Guatemala offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Guatemala safe for expats?
Antigua and Barbuda performs better than Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guatemala is 20.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 10.7 in Antigua and Barbuda.
How is healthcare in Guatemala compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guatemala leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Guatemala, compared to 29.0 in Antigua and Barbuda. Guatemala scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Antigua and Barbuda: 76).
What's the weather like in Guatemala compared to Antigua and Barbuda?
The average high temperature in Guatemala City is 77°F, compared to 85°F in Saint John's. Guatemala City receives around 46.7 in of rainfall per year, while Saint John's gets 41.4 in.
What language do they speak in Guatemala?
The official language in Guatemala is Spanish. In Antigua and Barbuda, the official language is English.
