Travel budget in Guatemala

Guatemala: calculate your travel budget

Guatemala: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Guatemala for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 50 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9.4 per person
  • $ 2.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1023* (7924 GTQ)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 108 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 8 per person
  • $ 7.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 2534* (19614 GTQ)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 127 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 39 per person
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 3713* (28742 GTQ)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Guatemala in 2024

Cost of living: Guatemala VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Guatemala in 2024 is 29% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Guatemala by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Guatemala compared to the national average.

Cities /Guatemala View Details
Antigua 15% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Antigua
Guatemala City 11% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Guatemala City
Chimaltenango 9% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Chimaltenango
Jalapa 6% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Jalapa
Mazatenango 3% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Mazatenango
Retalhuleu 3% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Retalhuleu

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Local prices in Guatemala by expense type

Guatemala: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Guatemala costs 46% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.1/person
($ 3.2 to $ 10)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 25/person
($ 17 to $ 50)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.3/person
($ 5.7 to $ 7.6)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.2 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 4.4)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.4)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.2/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 6.3)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Guatemala: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Guatemala costs 48% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 76/night
($ 24 to $ 414)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 111/night
($ 30 to $ 726)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 104/night
($ 44 to $ 258)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 152/night
($ 82 to $ 307)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 102/night
($ 52 to $ 496)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 99/month
($ 34 to $ 621)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 109/month
($ 43 to $ 292)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 136/month
($ 50 to $ 332)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 69/month
($ 31 to $ 358)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221
Family room
Family room
$ 153/month
($ 48 to $ 727)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202

Guatemala: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Guatemala costs 32% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)

77% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.5/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 5.2)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.5)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.2/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 4.1)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.1/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 10)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.2)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.7 to $ 1.9)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Guatemala: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Guatemala costs 21% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 1.3)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
($ 0.4 to $ 1.7)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.7
($ 2.5 to $ 6.3)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 74/24hrs
($ 36 to $ 161)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Guatemala: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Guatemala costs 13% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.6/ticket
($ 5.7 to $ 10)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 25/hr
($ 16 to $ 27)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Guatemala: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Guatemala costs 17% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.6/pack
($ 3.2 to $ 5.1)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 49
($ 33 to $ 71)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 51
($ 33 to $ 78)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Guatemala City
Montreal → Guatemala City
Montreal → Guatemala City
$ 508
(fair price: $ 448)
London → Guatemala City
London → Guatemala City
London → Guatemala City
$ 784
(fair price: $ 715)
New York City → Guatemala City
New York City → Guatemala City
New York City → Guatemala City
$ 397
(fair price: $ 318)
Toronto → Guatemala City
Toronto → Guatemala City
Toronto → Guatemala City
$ 418
(fair price: $ 349)
Los Angeles → Guatemala City
Los Angeles  → Guatemala City
Los Angeles  → Guatemala City
$ 367
(fair price: $ 292)
Chicago → Guatemala City
Chicago → Guatemala City
Chicago → Guatemala City
$ 436
(fair price: $ 340)

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About the information on the cost of living in Guatemala

The information about the cost of living in Guatemala shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Guatemala updated on 11-11-2024.

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