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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 31 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 742* (5684 GTQ)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 136 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 5.7 per person
  • $ 8.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 2982* (22820 GTQ)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 158 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 46 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 4329* (33138 GTQ)

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



Cost of living in Chimaltenango compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Chimaltenango in 2025 is 28% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Chimaltenango by expense type

Restaurant budget in Chimaltenango

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Chimaltenango is 44% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.8/person
($ 4.3 to $ 11)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 30/person
($ 26 to $ 55)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7/person
($ 5.8 to $ 7.2)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.6 for 500ml
($ 2 to $ 5)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 5)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.6/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 6.5)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.3/can
($ 0.8 to $ 2.9)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Chimaltenango

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Chimaltenango is 38% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Chimaltenango (compared to United States)1681682472473483481781782552551571571141142032031551559393United StatesChimaltenango2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 47/night
($ 15 to $ 218)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 157/night
($ 23 to $ 1545)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 114/night
($ 31 to $ 437)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 203/night
($ 71 to $ 525)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 251/night
($ 235 to $ 398)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 567
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 155/month
($ 15 to $ 1500)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 114/month
($ 20 to $ 380)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 204/month
($ 45 to $ 641)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 93/month
($ 43 to $ 314)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255
Family room
Family room
$ 193/month
($ 24 to $ 1560)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Chimaltenango

On average, the price of supermarket food in Chimaltenango is 21% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.6)

91% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.6/500g
($ 2.6 to $ 11)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 5.8)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.9/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 5.8)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.5/kg
($ 5.1 to $ 11)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.8)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.9)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.9)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Chimaltenango

On average, the price of transport in Chimaltenango is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Chimaltenango (compared to United States)1.91.9110.70.71.31.3United StatesChimaltenangoTaxi (per km)Petrol00.10.20.30.40.50.60.70.80.911.11.21.31.41.51.61.71.81.92
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.7/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.3
($ 2.9 to $ 7.2)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Chimaltenango

On average, budget for leisure activities in Chimaltenango is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.7/ticket
($ 6.9 to $ 11)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Chimaltenango

On average, shopping budget in Chimaltenango is 11% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.1/pack
($ 3.6 to $ 5.8)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 54
($ 37 to $ 88)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 64
($ 37 to $ 88)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Guatemala City
Montreal → Guatemala City
Montreal → Guatemala City
$ 562
(fair price: $ 496)
London → Guatemala City
London → Guatemala City
London → Guatemala City
$ 880
(fair price: $ 805)
Los Angeles → Guatemala City
Los Angeles  → Guatemala City
Los Angeles  → Guatemala City
$ 379
(fair price: $ 302)
New York City → Guatemala City
New York City → Guatemala City
New York City → Guatemala City
$ 439
(fair price: $ 343)
Toronto → Guatemala City
Toronto → Guatemala City
Toronto → Guatemala City
$ 466
(fair price: $ 400)
Chicago → Guatemala City
Chicago → Guatemala City
Chicago → Guatemala City
$ 470
(fair price: $ 366)



About this information on the cost of living in Chimaltenango

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

The information about the cost of living in Chimaltenango was updated on 30-04-2025.

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