Cost of Living in Guatemala - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Guatemala
Address: GT

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $691 (excluding rent), and $1,195 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,714 (excluding rent), and $2,493 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$5.83 Q 44.67

$3.24 Q 24.81

$11.66 Q 89.3

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$49.54 Q 380

$32.18 Q 246

$96.5 Q 739

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$6.36 Q 48.71

$5.73 Q 43.85

$8.78 Q 67.2

Cappuccino

$3.44 Q 26.34

$1.95 Q 14.96

$5.20 Q 39.85

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.32 Q 10.10

$0.77 Q 5.88

$2.57 Q 19.67

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.99 Q 7.58

$0.63 Q 4.83

$1.90 Q 14.57

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$3.30 Q 25.24

$1.85 Q 14.17

$5.05 Q 38.72

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$5.34 Q 40.91

$2.67 Q 20.46

$6.67 Q 51.1

Milk (1 liter)

$1.94 Q 14.88

$1.28 Q 9.77

$2.31 Q 17.66

White Bread (500g)

$2.60 Q 19.88

$1.01 Q 7.74

$7.78 Q 59.6

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.80 Q 13.79

$1.01 Q 7.71

$3.54 Q 27.12

Eggs

$2.31 Q 17.69

$1.56 Q 11.97

$4.15 Q 31.80

Local Cheese (1kg)

$7.33 Q 56.2

$2.57 Q 19.65

$12.72 Q 97.4

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.86 Q 60.2

$3.58 Q 27.45

$12.71 Q 97.3

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$9.46 Q 72.4

$5.07 Q 38.82

$12.56 Q 96.2

Apples (1kg)

$3.74 Q 28.67

$1.34 Q 10.24

$4.73 Q 36.23

Banana (1kg)

$1.61 Q 12.33

$0.67 Q 5.13

$3.79 Q 29.05

Oranges (1kg)

$3.24 Q 24.79

$0.78 Q 5.95

$11.45 Q 87.7

Tomato (1kg)

$1.44 Q 11.04

$0.84 Q 6.41

$2.03 Q 15.59

Potato (1kg)

$1.50 Q 11.52

$0.70 Q 5.38

$2.56 Q 19.59

Onion (1kg)

$1.83 Q 14.03

$0.87 Q 6.63

$2.90 Q 22.21

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.75 Q 5.74

$0.62 Q 4.77

$1.26 Q 9.68

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.11 Q 8.49

$0.64 Q 4.92

$1.94 Q 14.85

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$3.77 Q 28.84

$3.25 Q 24.87

$5.20 Q 39.83

Wine (Bottle)

$8.12 Q 62.2

$6.51 Q 49.84

$11.06 Q 84.7

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.98 Q 15.16

$1.19 Q 9.11

$3.34 Q 25.60

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.75 Q 21.07

$1.54 Q 11.77

$3.92 Q 29.99

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$1.07 Q 8.18

$0.43 Q 3.30

$2.05 Q 15.72

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$12.88 Q 98.6

$5.15 Q 39.46

$28.32 Q 217

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$3.52 Q 26.97

$2.56 Q 19.61

$6.39 Q 48.98

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$10.03 Q 76.8

$6.47 Q 49.54

$18.12 Q 139

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.12 Q 8.59

$1.04 Q 7.96

$1.24 Q 9.54

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$18.1K Q 138.9K

$16.2K Q 124.0K

$22.7K Q 173.7K

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$22.9K Q 175.1K

$19.6K Q 150.1K

$26.1K Q 200.2K

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$57.7 Q 442

$38.54 Q 295

$98.5 Q 754

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$28.70 Q 220

$12.93 Q 99.0

$51.7 Q 396

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$53.1 Q 407

$29.61 Q 227

$85.6 Q 655

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$44.96 Q 344

$19.86 Q 152

$90.1 Q 690

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$25.25 Q 193

$16.13 Q 124

$38.59 Q 296

Cinema Ticket

$6.37 Q 48.77

$5.73 Q 43.91

$9.55 Q 73.2

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$261 Q 2,001

$104 Q 795

$467 Q 3,579

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$8,074 Q 61.8K

$4,676 Q 35.8K

$14.9K Q 114.4K

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$51.4 Q 394

$32.98 Q 253

$75.8 Q 581

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$52.1 Q 399

$39.54 Q 303

$75.8 Q 580

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$99.9 Q 765

$78.9 Q 605

$158 Q 1,209

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$104 Q 797

$53.0 Q 406

$172 Q 1,318

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$661 Q 5,063

$320 Q 2,453

$982 Q 7,520

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$438 Q 3,355

$327 Q 2,508

$655 Q 5,016

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,299 Q 9,952

$713 Q 5,459

$2,592 Q 19.9K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$713 Q 5,461

$265 Q 2,030

$1,524 Q 11.7K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,307 Q 17.7K

$2,060 Q 15.8K

$3,046 Q 23.3K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,147 Q 8,788

$1,102 Q 8,441

$1,218 Q 9,331

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$582 Q 4,458

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

8.71

6.5

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 19, 2026

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Antigua Guatemala	46054	64	$646	$1,272	$1,569	$3,026	62.21	107.71
2	Chimaltenango	43900	37	$608	$753	$1,487	$1,741	121	110.25
3	Chiquimula	79815		$733	$810	$2,094	$1,902	37.65	99.61
4	Guatemala City	2450212	62	$722	$1,214	$1,835	$2,605	109.33	130.41
5	Mixco	688124	36	$498	$737	$1,336	$1,710	113.68	138.57
6	Panajachel	11142	33	$628	$655	$1,533	$1,474	41.42	61.66
7	Quetzaltenango	500000	55	$660	$1,111	$1,494	$1,788	69.67	96.3
8	Rio Dulce	-	34	$536	$697	$1,630	$1,511	34.87	26.14
9	San Miguel Dueñas	11000	35	$455	$697	$1,240	$1,399	54.09	106.35
10	Santa Lucía Milpas Altas	-	32	$605	$645	$1,263	$1,503	167.09	128.62
11	Villa Nueva	618397	41	$632	$812	$1,338	$1,827	72.95	121.37
12	Zacapa	59089		$105	$111	$233	$244	46.61	104.34

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Cost of Living in Guatemala - Frequently Asked Questions

Guatemala tends to be affordable for travelers, expats, and digital nomads, with clear value in daily essentials and experiences. The Cost of Living in Guatemala varies by city and neighborhood, letting you balance budget-friendly days with richer cultural outings. You can stretch a modest budget by choosing locally owned eateries, using public transit, and renting furnished units for longer stays. In cities like Antigua or Guatemala City, thoughtful planning around housing, markets, and coworking spaces unlocks a comfortable rhythm without overspending. Tip: Map a few preferred neighborhoods and test a week in each to sense safety, noise, and accessibility.

Daily life centers on markets, affordable street food, and a mix of buses, shared taxis, and ride-hailing options. For housing, expect furnished, flexible-lease options in safer neighborhoods near historic centers or tech hubs. Co-working spaces with reliable internet are common in bigger towns, and cafes deliver workable setups for remote work. Groceries rely on fresh produce at market stalls, with meats and staples available at sensible prices if you shop locally. Guatemala living cost varies by location, so you will notice appreciable savings outside major cities. Tip: Build a two-to-three neighborhood rotation to compare noise, safety, and accessibility before renting.

To balance comfort and cost, adopt a simple budgeting framework: track essential, discretionary, and annual seasonality shifts. In Guatemala, rainy season can affect travel and transport, while peak tourist periods impact housing demand and prices more than base costs. Focus on safety and neighborhood fit by visiting several areas at different times of day, asking locals about commutes and services. Consider a mix of shorter stays in different neighborhoods to compare coffee shops, markets, and co-working vibes. For quality of life, prioritize reliable internet, access to fresh produce, and easy transit to errands. Tip: Track your essentials, adjust your plan seasonally, and reserve a buffer for occasional travel or repairs.