🇬🇹Cost of Living in Guatemala
Compare the cost of living across 1 city in Guatemala.
Guatemala City is the only city we currently track in Guatemala, with a cost of living index of 33 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. See the full cost breakdown below.
Estimated monthly budget in Guatemala
Typical total monthly cost by household type.
Single person
$850
per month
Couple
$1,280
per month
Family of 4
$1,790
per month
Student
$640
per month
Estimates based on the average cost of living in Guatemala, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.
Frequently asked questions about the cost of living in Guatemala
What is the cost of living in Guatemala?
We track Guatemala City in Guatemala, which has a cost of living index of 33 out of 100 (New York City = 100).
Data & sources
As an independent cross-check, the World Bank puts the overall price level in Guatemala at 44 relative to the United States (=100) in 2024. View source
Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.