Guatemala City is the cheapest of Guatemala's 2 priced cities — $1,024 a month in essentials, 6% below Antigua Guatemala at $1,095. The average net salary of $852 covers that 0.8×. 96.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at municipio level. PM2.5 averages 16.1 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 18°C, May 23°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 | $544 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $826 |
| Groceries | $165 |
| Dining out | $177 |
| Utilities | $124 |
| Local transport | $14 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,024 |
| Avg net salary | $852 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $819 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,547 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Guatemala City, 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 | $49.58 |
| 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 | $2.08 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.56 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $7.25 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $9.48 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $4.08 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.77 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.74 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.88 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.35 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.11 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.31 |
| Monthly transit pass | $14.25 |
| Taxi start | $5.24 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.23 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $76.85 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $47.56 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $31.07 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $39.48 |
| Cinema, one seat | $6.42 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Guatemala City has 96.6 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (municipio level). That is the 8th-highest of 10 Guatemala cities we track. Guatemala's national figure is 100.7, so Guatemala City runs 4 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 | 18.5°C | 18°C | 66% | 43% | 3 mm |
| Feb | 19.3°C | 18.8°C | 63% | 33% | 3 mm |
| Mar | 21°C | 20.8°C | 61% | 36% | 9 mm |
| Apr | 22.4°C | 22.8°C | 60% | 48% | 18 mm |
| May | 22.7°C | 23.6°C | 64% | 73% | 61 mm |
| Jun | 21.2°C | 22.6°C | 73% | 84% | 169 mm |
| Jul | 21.2°C | 21.9°C | 68% | 74% | 54 mm |
| Aug | 21.5°C | 22.4°C | 68% | 75% | 61 mm |
| Sep | 21.2°C | 22.5°C | 72% | 80% | 104 mm |
| Oct | 20.6°C | 21.6°C | 74% | 77% | 86 mm |
| Nov | 19.6°C | 19.9°C | 71% | 62% | 37 mm |
| Dec | 18.8°C | 18.6°C | 68% | 47% | 4 mm |
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