Cost of Living in Guatemala City
Country: Guatemala · Currency: GTQ
Overall
33.1
Rent
22.9
Groceries
38.7
Dining out
31.2
Index base: New York = 100
Monthly rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $976 | 58 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $605 | 11 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,900 | 53 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,159 | 31 data points |
Average prices in Guatemala City
Rent
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $976 | 58 data points |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $605 | 11 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $1,900 | 53 data points |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $1,159 | 31 data points |
Groceries
| Milk (1L) | $0.59 | 9 data points |
| White bread (500g) | $1.48 | 49 data points |
| Rice (1kg) | $2.33 | 8 data points |
| Eggs (12) | $1.97 | 13 data points |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $5.74 | 17 data points |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $5.93 | 28 data points |
| Beef round (1kg) | $8.67 | 13 data points |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.44 | 7 data points |
| Bananas (1kg) | $0.95 | 52 data points |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.79 | 26 data points |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $2.5 | 5 data points |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $1.34 | 11 data points |
| Onions (1kg) | $1.04 | 24 data points |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $1.18 | 33 data points |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $1.11 | 53 data points |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $6.42 | 12 data points |
Transport
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $0.82 | 50 data points |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $43.4 | 25 data points |
| Taxi, base fare | $1.33 | 14 data points |
| Taxi, per km | $0.69 | 43 data points |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.3 | 51 data points |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $9,419 | 47 data points |
Dining out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $7.65 | 33 data points |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $45.1 | 30 data points |
| Fast food combo meal | $4.38 | 48 data points |
| Cappuccino | $1.77 | 7 data points |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.84 | 26 data points |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $2.71 | 57 data points |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.78 | 50 data points |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $0.72 | 33 data points |
Telecom
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $27.6 | 35 data points |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $33.8 | 43 data points |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.18 | 22 data points |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $7.39 | 8 data points |
Utilities & household
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $71.1 | 16 data points |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.09 | 55 data points |
| Tap water (1m³) | $2.13 | 52 data points |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $0.62 | 49 data points |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $9.64 | 50 data points |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $34.1 | 58 data points |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $6.68 | 51 data points |
| Men's haircut | $14.7 | 17 data points |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $10.7 | 55 data points |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $966 | 24 data points |
Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15