Moving to Arizona from Guatemala
What to Expect
Considering a move from Guatemala to Arizona? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Guatemala to Arizona, you would find that Arizona is 2.1 times more expensive than Guatemala overall. A GTQ571,522 salary in Guatemala would need to be roughly $109,163 in Arizona to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Phoenix averages 87°F vs 77°F in Guatemala City, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Guatemala and Arizona.
What does your salary buy?
GTQ571,522 → $109,163
To maintain the same standard of living in Arizona
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.5 times more
Groceries
pay 31.4% more
Transportation
pay 99.4% more
Housing
pay 2.6 times more
Childcare
pay 3.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 67.4% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Guatemala to Arizona.
people moved from Guatemala to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Arizona compared to Guatemala.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Guatemala performs better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Arizona performs significantly 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
share of people below the poverty line
Arizona generally does better on employment & economy, though Guatemala leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Arizona performs significantly better than Guatemala across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Guatemala City | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 73°/49°F (23°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 95°/69°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) | 103°/80°F (40°/27°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) |
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| Month | Guatemala City | Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) | 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C) |
| Feb | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) | 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) | 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) |
| Apr | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C) |
| May | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) | 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C) |
| Jun | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) | 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) | 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C) |
| Aug | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) | 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C) |
| Sep | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) | 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C) |
| Oct | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) | 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C) |
| Nov | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) | 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C) |
| Dec | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) | 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH),
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guatemala and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Guatemala passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Guatemala
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 Arizona than Guatemala?
On average Arizona is around 46% pricier than Guatemala, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Arizona?
Budget about $27,291 for 3 months in Arizona (based on a GTQ571,522 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Arizona?
From major Arizona cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Guatemala and Arizona are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Arizona compared to Guatemala?
Guatemala performs better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Arizona compared to Guatemala?
The average high temperature in Phoenix is 87°F, compared to 77°F in Guatemala City. Phoenix receives around 8.2 in of rainfall per year, while Guatemala City gets 46.7 in.
What language do they speak in Arizona?
The official language in Arizona is English. In Guatemala, the official language is Spanish.
