Guatemala City, Guatemala

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Guatemala

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About Guatemala City, Guatemala

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$584

Family of 4 / mo

$1,477

Avg salary (after tax)

$629

Guatemala City is the vibrant capital of Guatemala, a country in Central America. This city is full of life and culture, with colorful markets, beautiful parks, and interesting museums. One of the most popular places to visit is the historic center, where you can see the stunning National Palace and the impressive Metropolitan Cathedral.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Guatemala City· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

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Fashion

Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $132.99
Men's Dress ShoesUSD $121.91
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $71.42
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $67.88

Financial

Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $621.1
Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.91

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.48
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.16
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $5.08
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $2.59
CappuccinoUSD $3.11

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $7.74
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $43.06
Fast Food ComboUSD $7.74

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $12.76
Apples (1 kg)USD $4.28
Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.38
Oranges (1 kg)USD $3.4
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $2.11
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $2.08
Onions (1 kg)USD $1.99
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $4.56
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $12.05
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.31
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.13
Dozen EggsUSD $2.79
White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.02
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $4.9
Milk (1 litre)USD $2.43
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $7.42
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $7.89

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $186.99
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $742.6
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $563.49
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,364
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $961.12
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $124.94

Leisure

Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $38.67
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $8.36
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $209.25
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $6,385
Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $69.85

Transportation

Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $4.73
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.52
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $14.21
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $28,972
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $21,528
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $17.22
Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.39

Utilities (Monthly)

Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $93.83
Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $63.3