Antigua Guatemala is the most expensive of Guatemala's 2 priced cities — $1,095 a month in essentials, 7% above Guatemala City at $1,024. The average net salary of $546 covers that 0.5×. 95.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipio level. PM2.5 averages 23.3 µg/m³ a year, 5× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 19°C, Apr 20°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $563 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $904 |
| Groceries | $159 |
| Dining out | $182 |
| Utilities | $111 |
| Local transport | $80 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,095 |
| Avg net salary | $546 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,288 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,018 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Antigua Guatemala, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $6.82 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $53.09 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.80 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.37 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.28 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.75 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.14 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.85 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.11 |
| White bread, 500 g | $3.11 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.62 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.56 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $5.46 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $9.48 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.08 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.77 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.62 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.88 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.75 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.11 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.00 |
| Taxi start | $4.64 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.19 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $63.02 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $47.56 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $31.07 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $50.97 |
| Cinema, one seat | $6.42 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Antigua Guatemala has 95.4 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipio level). That is the 9th-highest of 10 Guatemala cities we track. Guatemala's national figure is 100.7, so Antigua Guatemala runs 5 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.6°C | 18.3°C | 67% | 32% | 7 mm |
| Feb | 19.2°C | 19°C | 65% | 27% | 11 mm |
| Mar | 20.1°C | 20.6°C | 67% | 39% | 31 mm |
| Apr | 20.5°C | 21.8°C | 74% | 56% | 100 mm |
| May | 20.3°C | 22.5°C | 82% | 81% | 221 mm |
| Jun | 19.8°C | 21.8°C | 84% | 88% | 357 mm |
| Jul | 20.3°C | 21.7°C | 76% | 77% | 132 mm |
| Aug | 20°C | 21.8°C | 80% | 80% | 207 mm |
| Sep | 19.6°C | 21.6°C | 85% | 85% | 316 mm |
| Oct | 19.5°C | 21.2°C | 83% | 80% | 211 mm |
| Nov | 19.1°C | 20.1°C | 78% | 57% | 69 mm |
| Dec | 18.7°C | 18.7°C | 71% | 36% | 11 mm |
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