Travel budget and cost of living in Guatemala how much does a trip cost?
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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
- $ 2.6 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1035* (8036 GTQ)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 107 for 2 ppl.
- $ 22 per person
- $ 8.2 per person
- $ 7.7 per person
Total budget:
$ 2530* (19628 GTQ)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 127 for 2 ppl.
- $ 38 per person
- $ 17 per person
- $ 16 per person
Total budget:
$ 3718* (28840 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
On average, the cost of living in Guatemala in 2024 is 31% 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:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
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 | 18% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Antigua |
Guatemala City | 8% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Guatemala City |
Chimaltenango | 7% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Chimaltenango |
Jalapa | 4% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Jalapa |
Mazatenango | 1% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Mazatenango |
Retalhuleu | 4% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Retalhuleu |
Local prices in Guatemala by expense type
Guatemala: Restaurant budget
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.3 to $ 9.7)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 13 to $ 50)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.7 to $ 7.7)
41% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Local beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-locale.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.3 to $ 5)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Imported beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-import.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.5 to $ 3.9)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.1 to $ 5.7)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Guatemala: Hotel and accommodation budget
![1-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel1.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 24 to $ 383)
56% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![2-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel2.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 30 to $ 730)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel3.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 46 to $ 254)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![4-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel4.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 86 to $ 303)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![5-star hotel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel5.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 55 to $ 459)
78% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hostel/Youth Hostel](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hostel.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 35 to $ 638)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Room with kitchen](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_cuisine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 45 to $ 308)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Hotel with swimming pool](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_piscine.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 50 to $ 317)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cottage or guest house](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_gite.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 33 to $ 326)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Family room](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/hotel_famille.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 49 to $ 741)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Guatemala: Supermarket food budget
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)
68% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 5.2)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1 to $ 3.5)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.4 to $ 3)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 4 to $ 9.7)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 4.2)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.8 to $ 2)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Guatemala: Public and private transport budget
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 1.3)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1 to $ 1.2)
14% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.6 to $ 7.7)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 47 to $ 167)
36% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Guatemala: Leisure activity budget
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.7 to $ 9.7)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 13 to $ 27)
5% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Guatemala: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 3.3 to $ 5.1)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 33 to $ 79)
7% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 33 to $ 79)
17% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![New York City → Guatemala City](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/ville-de-guatemala_809.jpg)
(fair price: $ 337)
![Toronto → Guatemala City](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/ville-de-guatemala_809.jpg)
(fair price: $ 358)
![London → Guatemala City](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/ville-de-guatemala_809.jpg)
(fair price: $ 722)
![Montreal → Guatemala City](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/ville-de-guatemala_809.jpg)
(fair price: $ 452)
![Los Angeles → Guatemala City](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/ville-de-guatemala_809.jpg)
(fair price: $ 323)
![Chicago → Guatemala City](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/ville-de-guatemala_809.jpg)
(fair price: $ 354)
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 24-07-2024.
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