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

Quetzaltenango travel budget

Quetzaltenango: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Quetzaltenango

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

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

Cost of living in Quetzaltenango compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Quetzaltenango in 2025 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 Quetzaltenango in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Quetzaltenango by expense type

Restaurant budget in Quetzaltenango

Lunch

$ 4.5/person
($ 4.4 to $ 11)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 20/person
($ 20 to $ 56)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

McDonald's meal

$ 6.8/person
($ 5.9 to $ 7.3)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 1.5 for 500ml
($ 1.5 to $ 5.1)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6

Imported beer

$ 3.2 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 5.1)

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

Cappuccino

$ 2.8/cup
($ 2.2 to $ 6.6)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.6 to $ 2.9)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Quetzaltenango

1-star hotel

$ 70/night
($ 33 to $ 218)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

2-star hotel

$ 106/night
($ 28 to $ 470)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 124/night
($ 37 to $ 459)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249

4-star hotel

$ 135/night
($ 68 to $ 310)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350

5-star hotel

$ 44/night
($ 44 to $ 410)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 76/month
($ 30 to $ 247)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179

Room with kitchen

$ 138/month
($ 31 to $ 528)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 145/month
($ 50 to $ 476)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 85/month
($ 84 to $ 84)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 151/month
($ 43 to $ 506)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Quetzaltenango

Milk

$ 2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

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76% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2

Bread

$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.3 to $ 11)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 5.9)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 2.2/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 5.9)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Chicken

$ 7.2/kg
($ 5.2 to $ 11)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 2.7/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 4.8)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Tomatoes

$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.9)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Potatoes

$ 2.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 3.2)

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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 $ 2.2)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Quetzaltenango

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
( $ 0.4)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.7/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.9)

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

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4
($ 2.9 to $ 7.3)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Car hire

$ 90/24hrs
($ 30 to $ 271)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Quetzaltenango

Cinema

$ 8.8/ticket
($ 7.1 to $ 11)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 10.5/hr
( $ 10.5)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Quetzaltenango

Cigarettes

$ 3.6/pack
($ 3.6 to $ 5.9)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 55
($ 38 to $ 89)

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

Summer dress

$ 64
($ 38 to $ 89)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Guatemala City

$ 565
(fair price: $ 499)

London → Guatemala City

$ 885
(fair price: $ 810)

Los Angeles → Guatemala City

$ 381
(fair price: $ 304)

New York City → Guatemala City

$ 441
(fair price: $ 345)

Toronto → Guatemala City

$ 469
(fair price: $ 403)

Chicago → Guatemala City

$ 473
(fair price: $ 369)