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

Chimaltenango travel budget

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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 United States in 2025

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):

Local prices in Chimaltenango by expense type

Restaurant budget in Chimaltenango

Lunch

$ 5.8/person
($ 4.3 to $ 11)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 30/person
($ 26 to $ 55)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 7/person
($ 5.8 to $ 7.2)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 3.6 for 500ml
($ 2 to $ 5)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 1.9 to $ 5)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 3.6/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 6.5)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 1.3/can
($ 0.8 to $ 2.9)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Chimaltenango

1-star hotel

$ 47/night
($ 15 to $ 218)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

2-star hotel

$ 157/night
($ 23 to $ 1545)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

3-star hotel

$ 114/night
($ 31 to $ 437)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 203/night
($ 71 to $ 525)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348

5-star hotel

$ 251/night
($ 235 to $ 398)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 567

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 155/month
($ 15 to $ 1500)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 114/month
($ 20 to $ 380)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 204/month
($ 45 to $ 641)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

Cottage or guest house

$ 93/month
($ 43 to $ 314)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 255

Family room

$ 193/month
($ 24 to $ 1560)

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

Supermarket food budget in Chimaltenango

Milk

$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.6)

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91% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.6/500g
($ 2.6 to $ 11)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 5.8)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 2.9/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 5.8)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 8.5/kg
($ 5.1 to $ 11)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.8)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 2.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.9)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 2.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.9)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

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

Public and private transport budget in Chimaltenango

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.7/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.3
($ 2.9 to $ 7.2)

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

Leisure activity budget in Chimaltenango

Cinema

$ 8.7/ticket
($ 6.9 to $ 11)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Chimaltenango

Cigarettes

$ 4.1/pack
($ 3.6 to $ 5.8)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 54
($ 37 to $ 88)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 64
($ 37 to $ 88)

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

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Guatemala City

$ 562
(fair price: $ 496)

London → Guatemala City

$ 880
(fair price: $ 805)

Los Angeles → Guatemala City

$ 379
(fair price: $ 302)

New York City → Guatemala City

$ 439
(fair price: $ 343)

Toronto → Guatemala City

$ 466
(fair price: $ 400)

Chicago → Guatemala City

$ 470
(fair price: $ 366)