Town in Lake Atitlán, Guatemala
Cost of living in San Pedro La Laguna
How much a month costs in San Pedro La Laguna
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $851–1,240 (Q6,500–9,500).
Prices in San Pedro La Laguna
Typical 2026 ranges in GTQ, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | GTQ | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | Q1,500–3,000 | $196–393 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | Q1,000–2,000 | $131–262 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | Q40–80 | $5.2–10.5 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | Q180–400 | $24–52 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | Q25–40 | $3.3–5.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | Q60–110 | $7.9–14.4 |
| Cappuccino | Q12–25 | $1.6–3.3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | Q15–28 | $2.0–3.7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | Q10–25 | $1.3–3.3 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | Q150–300 | $20–39 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | Q100–200 | $13–26 |
Value for money: 75/100
A value score of 75/100 means San Pedro La Laguna gives more quality of life per dollar than 74% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 52/100. It's the 2nd 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 San Pedro La Laguna
Similar safety, lower cost, in Mexico & Central America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Semuc Champey | Guatemala | $458–720 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in San Pedro La Laguna?
About $458–655 on a lean budget, $851–1,240 for a comfortable month and $1,700–2,880 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in San Pedro La Laguna?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs Q1,500–3,000 ($196–393) a month in the center and Q1,000–2,000 ($131–262) outside it.
How much does food cost in San Pedro La Laguna?
A local meal is Q25–40 ($3.3–5.2); a mid-range restaurant is Q60–110 ($7.9–14.4) per person.
Is Guatemala expensive?
Prices in Guatemala are about 43% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- INGUAT, Guatemala Tourism Board
- Tigo Guatemala
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.