Mexico & Central America
Cost of living in Guatemala
43%of US price level
Is Guatemala expensive?
Prices in Guatemala are about 43% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Semuc Champey, at about $458–720 a month for a comfortable life.
Cost of living in Guatemala, by place
One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.
| Place | Month, comfortable | 1-bed rent, center | Local meal | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semuc Champey | $458–720 | — | $3.3–5.9 | 95/100 |
| San Pedro La Laguna | $851–1,240 | $196–393 | $3.3–5.2 | 75/100 |
| Quetzaltenango | $917–1,370 | $262–524 | $3.3–5.2 | 65/100 |
| Flores | $917–1,440 | — | $3.9–6.5 | 72/100 |
| Lake Atitlán | $1,050–1,570 | $327–655 | $3.3–5.2 | 59/100 |
| Antigua Guatemala | $1,180–1,830 | $393–786 | $3.9–6.5 | 59/100 |
| Guatemala City | $1,310–2,090 | $589–1,180 | $3.9–6.5 | 42/100 |
Cost of living by place
Sources
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- US State Department travel advisory
- GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Guatemala
- Government of Canada travel advice: Guatemala
- Instituto Guatemalteco de Migración
- SAT traveller declaration form
- Speedtest Global Index: Guatemala
- World Bank open data
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