Cost of Living in Guatemala
Summary of cost of living in Guatemala:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,739.7 (Q20,928.4), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $741.0 (Q5,660.8), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Guatemala is, on average, 35.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Guatemala is, on average, 51.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | Q60.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | Q384.09 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | Q60.56 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | Q25.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Q40.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | Q27.00 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | Q10.81 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | Q8.91 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | Q15.76 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | Q23.28 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | Q7.10 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | Q18.77 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | Q21.34 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | Q33.91 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | Q42.49 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | Q14.06 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | Q6.94 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | Q15.10 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | Q5.86 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | Q6.53 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | Q7.59 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | Q5.93 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | Q9.44 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | Q62.40 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | Q17.46 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | Q24.45 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | Q30.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | Q15.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | Q108.70 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | Q40.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | Q20.92 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | Q80.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | Q10.22 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | Q165,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | Q190,330.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | Q543.28 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | Q246.43 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | Q390.06 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | Q313.74 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | Q118.12 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | Q50.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | Q2,693.75 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | Q57,410.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | Q356.00 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | Q383.33 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | Q795.43 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | Q809.13 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Q6,334.91 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Q3,874.93 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | Q12,103.15 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | Q6,843.57 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | Q1,621.37 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | Q806.66 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | Q5,000.00 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 11.62 | |
Prices in Guatemala
This country had 580 entries in the past 12 months by 58 different contributors.
Last update: 2 October 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 2 October 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
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Cost of Living by Administrative Unit in Guatemala:
Cost of Living in Alta Verapaz
Cost of Living in Baja Verapaz
Cost of Living in Chimaltenango
Cost of Living in Chiquimula
Cost of Living in Departamento de Guatemala
Cost of Living in Escuintla
Cost of Living in Huehuetenango
Cost of Living in Izabal
Cost of Living in Jalapa
Cost of Living in Jutiapa
Cost of Living in Petén
Cost of Living in Quetzaltenango
Cost of Living in Quiché
Cost of Living in Retalhuleu
Cost of Living in Sacatepéquez
Cost of Living in San Marcos
Cost of Living in Santa Rosa
Cost of Living in Sololá
Cost of Living in Suchitepéquez
Cost of Living in Totonicapán
Cost of Living in Zacapa
Cost of Living in Baja Verapaz
Cost of Living in Chimaltenango
Cost of Living in Chiquimula
Cost of Living in Departamento de Guatemala
Cost of Living in Escuintla
Cost of Living in Huehuetenango
Cost of Living in Izabal
Cost of Living in Jalapa
Cost of Living in Jutiapa
Cost of Living in Petén
Cost of Living in Quetzaltenango
Cost of Living in Quiché
Cost of Living in Retalhuleu
Cost of Living in Sacatepéquez
Cost of Living in San Marcos
Cost of Living in Santa Rosa
Cost of Living in Sololá
Cost of Living in Suchitepéquez
Cost of Living in Totonicapán
Cost of Living in Zacapa
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