Moving to Guatemala from Bermuda
What to Expect
Considering a move from Bermuda to Guatemala? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Bermuda 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 Bermuda.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Bermuda performs better than Guatemala across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Guatemala performs significantly better than Bermuda across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Guatemala performs significantly better than Bermuda across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Bermuda performs better than Guatemala across all infrastructure metrics.
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
share of people below the poverty line
Bermuda 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
Bermuda generally does better on family life, though Guatemala leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2022–2025), The World Factbook (2008–2022), World Health Organization (2024), United Nations SDG Indicators (2021), Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda (2016), Superintendence of the Tax Administration (2016). How we calculate this
Can you move from Bermuda to Guatemala?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bermuda 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.
Guatemala passport holder visiting Bermuda
Visa FreeData: 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: 5.3 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?
Bermuda performs better than Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Guatemala is 23.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.
How is healthcare in Guatemala compared to Bermuda?
Guatemala performs significantly better than Bermuda across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Guatemala?
The official language in Guatemala is Spanish. In Bermuda, the official language is English.
