Town in Petén, Guatemala
Cost of living in Flores
How much a month costs in Flores
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $917–1,440 (Q7,000–11,000).
Prices in Flores
Typical 2026 ranges in GTQ, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | GTQ | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Q60–110 | $7.9–14.4 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Q250–600 | $33–79 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Q30–50 | $3.9–6.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Q80–160 | $10–21 |
| Cappuccino | Q18–30 | $2.4–3.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Q20–35 | $2.6–4.6 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Q15–30 | $2.0–3.9 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Q100–200 | $13–26 |
Value for money: 72/100
A value score of 72/100 means Flores gives more quality of life per dollar than 71% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 56/100. It's the 4th most affordable of 7 places we cover in Guatemala.
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Cost of living across Guatemala
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Semuc Champey | $458–720 | 95/100 |
| San Pedro La Laguna | $851–1,240 | 75/100 |
| Quetzaltenango | $917–1,370 | 65/100 |
| Flores | $917–1,440 | 72/100 |
| Lake Atitlán | $1,050–1,570 | 59/100 |
| Antigua Guatemala | $1,180–1,830 | 59/100 |
| Guatemala City | $1,310–2,090 | 42/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Flores
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Flores?
About $458–720 on a lean budget, $917–1,440 for a comfortable month and $1,830–3,140 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Flores?
A local meal is Q30–50 ($3.9–6.5); a mid-range restaurant is Q80–160 ($10–21) per person.
Is Guatemala expensive?
Prices in Guatemala are about 43% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.