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

Retalhuleu travel budget

Retalhuleu: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Retalhuleu

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

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

Cost of living in Retalhuleu compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Retalhuleu in 2025 is 33% 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 Retalhuleu in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Retalhuleu by expense type

Restaurant budget in Retalhuleu

Lunch

$ 5.2/person
($ 3.3 to $ 9.8)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 26/person
($ 24 to $ 51)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

McDonald's meal

$ 6.4/person
($ 5.9 to $ 7.8)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 3.3 for 500ml
($ 2 to $ 4)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.4 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.4/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 5.2)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Retalhuleu

1-star hotel

$ 35/night
($ 35 to $ 118)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 77/night
($ 51 to $ 119)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 85/night
($ 53 to $ 163)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244

4-star hotel

$ 143/night
($ 143 to $ 143)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346

5-star hotel

$ 35/night
($ 35 to $ 118)

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93% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 577

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 32/month
($ 26 to $ 39)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176

Room with kitchen

$ 35/month
($ 28 to $ 41)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 105/month
($ 62 to $ 197)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Cottage or guest house

$ 41/month
($ 33 to $ 47)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 122/month
($ 72 to $ 221)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Retalhuleu

Milk

$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.3)

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95% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 2.9/500g
($ 2 to $ 4)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Rice

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 2.3)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 4.2)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 8.1/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 13)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 4.1/kg
($ 2 to $ 4.9)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 5.2)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.2
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Retalhuleu

Taxi (per km)

$ 1/km
($ 0.7 to $ 2)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 5.9
($ 2.7 to $ 7.8)

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68% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Retalhuleu

Cinema

$ 6.5/ticket
($ 5.9 to $ 9.2)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Retalhuleu

Cigarettes

$ 4.2/pack
($ 3.3 to $ 5.9)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.4

Levi's jeans

$ 53
($ 40 to $ 67)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 52
($ 40 to $ 67)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Guatemala City

$ 552
(fair price: $ 485)

London → Guatemala City

$ 869
(fair price: $ 799)

Chicago → Guatemala City

$ 457
(fair price: $ 353)

Toronto → Guatemala City

$ 470
(fair price: $ 407)

Los Angeles → Guatemala City

$ 368
(fair price: $ 296)

New York City → Guatemala City

$ 428
(fair price: $ 336)