1. Quetzaltenango (Xela)
IM Score: 18
Rent Cost: $305
Hospital to Population Ratio: 16,971
Flight to U.S. Cost: $469
Rate of Homicides per 100,000: >1
It is time to close our list of best places to retire in Guatemala. First, we should warn you not to head to Xela if you are afraid of little cold since it is considered to be the coldest Guatemala’s city due to its elevation. Besides having the lowest rent cost on our list, Quetzaltenango is the perfect city for expats. You get all the perks of big cities, but without the crime, obnoxious tourists and discomfort. This is the place where tradition meets the modern lifestyle. You’ll enjoy the local cuisine, learn Spanish and bond with the neighbors, but also be able to visit the malls, spa centers, and amusement parks. What more can you ask for?
