Moving to Guatemala from Argentina
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Argentina to Guatemala — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Argentina to Guatemala, you would find that Guatemala is 11.2% more expensive than Argentina overall. A ARS105,781,569 salary in Argentina would need to be roughly GTQ599,357 in Guatemala to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Argentina to Guatemala.
What does your salary buy?
ARS105,781,569 → GTQ599,357
To maintain the same standard of living in Guatemala
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 37.3% less
Groceries
pay 36.6% more
Transportation
pay 12.9% less
Housing
pay 61.8% more
Childcare
pay 30.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 22.1% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Argentina to Guatemala, based on official data.
Who's moving to Guatemala?
Top countries of origin for Guatemala's foreign-born residents.
- 20,683
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Argentina to Guatemala.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Argentina 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
Argentina 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
Argentina 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
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Argentina 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Guatemala generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in gdp per capita.
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
Argentina performs better than Guatemala across all family life metrics.
Data: Federal Administration of Public Revenue, 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 | Buenos Aires | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
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| Month | Buenos Aires | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) |
| Apr | 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) |
| May | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) |
| Jul | 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) |
| Aug | 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) |
| Sep | 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) |
| Oct | 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) |
| Nov | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) |
| Dec | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) |
Data:
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional,
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina 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.
Argentina passport holder visiting Guatemala
Visa Free
Guatemala passport holder visiting Argentina
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Guatemala than Argentina?
No — Guatemala is on average about 5% more expensive than Argentina. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Guatemala?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly GTQ149,839 in Guatemala on a ARS105,781,569 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Guatemala?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Guatemala has 3.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Guatemala safe for expats?
Argentina performs better than Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guatemala is 20.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina.
How is healthcare in Guatemala compared to Argentina?
Argentina 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 40.8 in Argentina. Guatemala scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).
What's the weather like in Guatemala compared to Argentina?
The average high temperature in Guatemala City is 77°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Guatemala City receives around 46.7 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.
What language do they speak in Guatemala?
The official language in Guatemala is Spanish. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.
