Cost of Living in Guatemala

Summary of cost of living in Guatemala:

The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,246.0€ (19,896.3Q), excluding rent.
The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 605.8€ (5,366.1Q), excluding rent.
Cost of living in Guatemala is, on average, 41.1% lower than in United States.
Rent in Guatemala is, on average, 63.3% lower than in United States.

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	5.08 €	2.82-9.49
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	44.31 €	28.22-86.23
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	6.21 €	5.08-7.76
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	2.82 €	1.69-4.31
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	4.52 €	2.26-5.64
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	3.07 €	1.69-4.52
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	1.08 €	0.68-2.26
Bottled Water (12 oz)	0.88 €	0.56-1.58
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	1.75 €	1.35-2.03
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	2.02 €	0.82-4.16
White Rice (1 lb)	0.71 €	0.41-0.92
Eggs (12, Large Size)	2.01 €	1.35-2.57
Local Cheese (1 lb)	3.02 €	1.02-5.64
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	3.19 €	1.43-5.08
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	4.01 €	3.39-5.08
Apples (1 lb)	1.52 €	0.51-1.81
Bananas (1 lb)	0.69 €	0.27-1.69
Oranges (1 lb)	1.24 €	0.31-4.52
Tomatoes (1 lb)	0.59 €	0.45-0.82
Potatoes (1 lb)	0.62 €	0.28-1.13
Onions (1 lb)	0.77 €	0.34-1.54
Lettuce (1 Head)	0.70 €	0.56-1.13
Bottled Water (50 oz)	0.99 €	0.45-1.69
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	6.77 €	5.08-9.60
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	1.80 €	1.02-2.82
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	2.51 €	1.35-3.95
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	3.50 €	2.82-5.08
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	0.90 €	0.38-1.72
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	11.29 €	4.52-24.83
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	3.81 €	2.26-5.64
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	1.68 €	0.91-2.36
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	8.75 €	5.64-15.80
Gasoline (1 Liter)	0.92 €	0.88-1.04
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	16,932.94 €	14,110.78-19,755.10
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	19,684.29 €	16,932.94-22,576.12
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	50.68 €	33.87-86.23
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	28.01 €	16.93-45.15
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	43.09 €	25.40-68.99
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	35.98 €	16.93-73.38
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	15.24 €	9.03-19.76
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	5.59 €	5.08-7.90
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	225.46 €	62.09-406.39
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	7,896.84 €	4,120.35-12,934.93
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	43.78 €	28.22-62.09
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	44.53 €	33.87-56.44
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	88.51 €	67.73-146.75
Men's Leather Business Shoes	88.60 €	50.80-146.75
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	588.51 €	282.22-862.33
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	377.35 €	282.22-564.43
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,107.31 €	507.99-2,257.73
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	587.66 €	225.77-1,293.49
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	118.40 €	62.92-164.65
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	80.33 €	41.95-120.17
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	477.45 €
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	8.53	6.50-10.00

Prices in Guatemala

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Last update: 30 November 2025
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