Moving to Guatemala from Louisiana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Louisiana to Guatemala? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Louisiana to Guatemala, you would find that Guatemala is 28.8% cheaper than Louisiana. A $75,000 salary in Louisiana would need to be roughly GTQ432,749 in Guatemala to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Louisiana and Guatemala.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → GTQ432,749
To maintain the same standard of living in Guatemala
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 50.4% less
Groceries
pay 15.5% less
Transportation
pay 18.5% less
Housing
pay 44.6% less
Childcare
pay 65.1% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 31.3% less
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 Louisiana to Guatemala.
Who's moving to Guatemala?
Top countries of origin for Guatemala's foreign-born residents.
- 20,683
- 18,872
-
3.9,299
United States
- 9,211
- 9,023
- 1,921
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Guatemala compared to Louisiana.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Guatemala performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Louisiana 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
share of people below the poverty line
Louisiana generally does better on employment & economy, though Guatemala leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Louisiana performs better than Guatemala across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Baton Rouge | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) | 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) | 80°/61°F (27°/16°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) | 76°/60°F (25°/16°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 74°/58°F (24°/14°C) |
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| Month | Baton Rouge | Guatemala City |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) | 75°/53°F (23.8°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) | 77°/55°F (25.2°/12.9°C) |
| Mar | 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) | 80°/57°F (26.6°/14.0°C) |
| Apr | 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) | 82°/60°F (27.5°/15.4°C) |
| May | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.2°C) |
| Jun | 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) | 78°/61°F (25.3°/16.2°C) |
| Jul | 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) | 76°/60°F (24.5°/15.8°C) |
| Aug | 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.8°C) |
| Sep | 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.8°C) |
| Oct | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) | 75°/60°F (24.1°/15.4°C) |
| Nov | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) | 74°/57°F (23.4°/14.0°C) |
| Dec | 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) | 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.1°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología (INSIVUMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Guatemala
Visa Free
Guatemala passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 Louisiana?
On average Guatemala is about 24% less expensive than Louisiana, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Guatemala?
Budget about GTQ108,187 for 3 months in Guatemala (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Guatemala?
From major Guatemala cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Louisiana and Guatemala are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Guatemala compared to Louisiana?
Guatemala performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Guatemala compared to Louisiana?
The average high temperature in Guatemala City is 77°F, compared to 79°F in Baton Rouge. Guatemala City receives around 46.7 in of rainfall per year, while Baton Rouge gets 60.6 in.
What language do they speak in Guatemala?
The official language in Guatemala is Spanish. In Louisiana, the official language is English.
