Moving to Australia from Guatemala
What to Expect
Considering a move from Guatemala to Australia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Guatemala to Australia, you would find that Australia is 2.3 times more expensive than Guatemala overall. A GTQ571,522 salary in Guatemala would need to be roughly A$158,133 in Australia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Canberra averages 67°F vs 77°F in Guatemala City, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Guatemala and Australia.
What does your salary buy?
GTQ571,522 → A$158,133
To maintain the same standard of living in Australia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.3 times more
Groceries
pay 23.7% more
Transportation
pay 2.5 times more
Housing
pay 83.2% more
Childcare
pay 4.4 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.6 times 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 Australia.
people moved from Guatemala to Australia · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to Australia?
Top countries of origin for Australia's foreign-born residents.
- 1,285,149
- 653,232
- 611,266
- 579,264
- 286,303
- 269,812
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146.613
Guatemala
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Australia compared to Guatemala.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Australia performs significantly 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Guatemala generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Guatemala generally does better on environment, though Australia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Australia 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Guatemala generally does better on employment & economy, though Australia 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
Australia performs significantly better than Guatemala across all family life metrics.
Data: Superintendence of the Tax Administration, 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 | Guatemala City | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) | 80°/54°F (26°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) | 56°/35°F (13°/1°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 73°/47°F (23°/9°C) |
View all months
| Month | Guatemala City | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) | 82°/55°F (27.7°/13.0°C) |
| Feb | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) | 81°/55°F (27.0°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) | 76°/51°F (24.4°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) | 68°/44°F (19.8°/6.6°C) |
| May | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) | 60°/38°F (15.4°/3.1°C) |
| Jun | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) | 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) | 52°/32°F (11.2°/-0.2°C) |
| Aug | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) | 55°/34°F (12.9°/1.0°C) |
| Sep | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) | 61°/38°F (16.0°/3.1°C) |
| Oct | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) | 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) |
| Nov | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) | 72°/47°F (22.4°/8.5°C) |
| Dec | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) | 79°/52°F (26.0°/11.2°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH),
Bureau of Meteorology
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guatemala and Australia. To live, work, or study long-term in Australia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Australia's immigration authority.
Guatemala passport holder visiting Australia
Visa Required
Australia 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 Australia than Guatemala?
On average Australia is around 47% pricier than Guatemala, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Australia?
Budget about A$39,533 for 3 months in Australia (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 Australia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Australia: 35.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Australia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Australia safe for expats?
Australia performs significantly better than Guatemala across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Australia is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.0 in Guatemala.
How is healthcare in Australia compared to Guatemala?
Guatemala generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 39.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Australia, compared to 12.8 in Guatemala. Australia scores 87 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).
What's the weather like in Australia compared to Guatemala?
The average high temperature in Canberra is 67°F, compared to 77°F in Guatemala City. Canberra receives around 24.8 in of rainfall per year, while Guatemala City gets 46.7 in.
What language do they speak in Australia?
The official language in Australia is English. In Guatemala, the official language is Spanish.
