Quote: (03-27-2016 05:01 PM)the biggest cheetah Wrote:
Guatemala is actually kinda expensive at the moment, since the currency is more or less pegged to the dollar. I've lived in both Guate (Xela) and Mexico, and Mexico is substantially cheaper at the moment. Spanish classes are still extremely cheap compared to other countries, but food, tours, etc. are cheaper elsewhere in Latin America at the moment (Mexico, Colombia, Peru, etc.)
The word on the street when I was in Guate City last month is that a devaluation is coming soon though - sometime this year. So if you're planning a trip, maybe wait a few months. Also watch the political scene if you're planning a longer stay, could get dicey if they throw out this government like the last one.
What's the exchange rate? Can you expand on what "kinda expensive" means to you?