Guatemala
Cost of Living in Guatemala City
Monthly Total
$1,544
$27,020
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$600
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$31
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$600
$10,500
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$117
$2,048
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$156
$2,730
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$72
$1,260
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$300
$5,250
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$185
$3,238
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$68
$1,190
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$46
$805
Monthly Total
$1,544
$27,020
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