Travel budget and cost of living in Chimaltenango (Guatemala) how much does a trip cost?

Chimaltenango travel budget

Chimaltenango: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Chimaltenango

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

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Chimaltenango compared to Guatemala in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Chimaltenango in 2020 is 39% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Chimaltenango in 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Chimaltenango by expense type

Restaurant budget in Chimaltenango

Lunch

$ 2.6/person
($ 2.6 to $ 2.6)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 7.8/person
($ 7.8 to $ 7.8)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 9.1/person
($ 9.1 to $ 9.1)

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13% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 2.6 to $ 2.6)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Imported beer

$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 1.9)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 1.3/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Chimaltenango

1-star hotel

$ 32/night
($ 16 to $ 57)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 44/night
($ 41 to $ 45)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 89/night
($ 45 to $ 165)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 170/night
($ 112 to $ 266)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 38/month
($ 20 to $ 75)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136

Room with kitchen

$ 137/month
($ 58 to $ 279)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 120/month
($ 57 to $ 220)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 79/month
($ 32 to $ 165)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 134/month
($ 63 to $ 259)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Chimaltenango

Milk

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.6)

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81% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 2.6/500g
($ 2.6 to $ 2.6)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 1.9)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 2.6/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 2.6)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 6.5/kg
($ 6.5 to $ 6.5)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.2

Apples

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 1.6)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Oranges

$ 3.9/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 3.9)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 1.6)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 1.6)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 0.7/salad
($ 0.2 to $ 1.4)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 2.6
($ 2.6 to $ 2.6)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 6.5/kg
($ 6.5 to $ 6.5)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Chimaltenango

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.6/km
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 0.8)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.2
($ 3.2 to $ 3.2)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Budget for living and housing in Chimaltenango

Electricity, water...

$ 59/month
($ 59 to $ 59)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 46/month
($ 46 to $ 46)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67

Private nursery

$ 224/month
($ 113 to $ 720)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 950

Private primary school

$ 4419/yr
($ 2241 to $ 10776)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16412

Leisure activity budget in Chimaltenango

Cinema

$ 6.3/ticket
($ 5.6 to $ 9.7)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Chimaltenango

Cigarettes

$ 3.1/pack
($ 3.1 to $ 3.1)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 23
($ 14 to $ 85)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 49
($ 28 to $ 103)

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30% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Trainers

$ 76
($ 55 to $ 127)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 71
($ 57 to $ 169)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98

Plane ticket budget

Los Angeles → Guatemala City

$ 523
(fair price: $ 426)

Montreal → Guatemala City

$ 569
(fair price: $ 471)

New York City → Guatemala City

$ 492
(fair price: $ 400)

Toronto (Ontario) → Guatemala City

$ 480
(fair price: $ 395)

London → Guatemala City

$ 884
(fair price: $ 788)

Dublin → Guatemala City

$ 1044
(fair price: $ 899)

Manchester → Guatemala City

$ 990
(fair price: $ 809)

Edinburgh → Guatemala City

$ 1009
(fair price: $ 852)

Sydney → Guatemala City

$ 1594
(fair price: $ 1459)

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