Jalapa travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Jalapa

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Jalapa for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 0 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 281* (2184 GTQ)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 5.1 per person
  • $ 7.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 963* (7476 GTQ)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 1862* (14434 GTQ)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Jalapa compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Jalapa in 2024 is 29% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Jalapa in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Jalapa by expense type

Restaurant budget in Jalapa

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Jalapa is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.4/person
($ 3.8 to $ 9.4)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 26/person
($ 23 to $ 48)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.3/person
($ 5.1 to $ 6.5)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.2 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 4.5)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.3/cup
($ 2 to $ 5.7)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Supermarket food budget in Jalapa

On average, the price of supermarket food in Jalapa is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

84% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.2/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 9.4)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 5.1)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 5.1)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.4/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 9.4)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 4.1)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Jalapa

On average, the price of transport in Jalapa is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.6/km
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.8
($ 2.5 to $ 6.4)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Jalapa

On average, budget for leisure activities in Jalapa is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.5/ticket
($ 6 to $ 9.4)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Jalapa

On average, shopping budget in Jalapa is 15% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.5/pack
($ 3.2 to $ 5.1)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 47
($ 32 to $ 77)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 56
($ 32 to $ 77)

29% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Guatemala City
Montreal → Guatemala City
Montreal → Guatemala City
$ 511
(fair price: $ 450)
London → Guatemala City
London → Guatemala City
London → Guatemala City
$ 780
(fair price: $ 712)
Los Angeles → Guatemala City
Los Angeles  → Guatemala City
Los Angeles  → Guatemala City
$ 376
(fair price: $ 300)
New York City → Guatemala City
New York City → Guatemala City
New York City → Guatemala City
$ 398
(fair price: $ 321)
Toronto → Guatemala City
Toronto → Guatemala City
Toronto → Guatemala City
$ 418
(fair price: $ 348)
Chicago → Guatemala City
Chicago → Guatemala City
Chicago → Guatemala City
$ 435
(fair price: $ 341)



About this information on the cost of living in Jalapa

The information about the cost of living in Jalapa shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Jalapa was updated on 11-11-2024.

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