Travel budget and cost of living in Mazatenango (Guatemala) how much does a trip cost?

Mazatenango travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Mazatenango

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

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

Cost of living in Mazatenango compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Mazatenango in 2024 is 33% 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 Mazatenango in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Mazatenango by expense type

Restaurant budget in Mazatenango

Lunch

$ 5.5/person
($ 3.8 to $ 9.5)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 26/person
($ 23 to $ 49)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 6.3/person
($ 5.1 to $ 6.5)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 3.2 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 4.5)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 4.5)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.3/cup
($ 2 to $ 5.8)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Fizzy drink

$ 1.2/can
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Mazatenango

1-star hotel

$ 64/night
($ 24 to $ 225)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

2-star hotel

$ 91/night
($ 24 to $ 359)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 156

3-star hotel

$ 108/night
($ 37 to $ 358)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 228

4-star hotel

$ 106/night
($ 68 to $ 219)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 309

5-star hotel

$ 49/night
($ 49 to $ 401)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 443

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 125/month
($ 83 to $ 268)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

Room with kitchen

$ 105/month
($ 24 to $ 462)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 241

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 116/month
($ 49 to $ 327)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208

Cottage or guest house

$ 25/month
($ 25 to $ 25)

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88% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Family room

$ 125/month
($ 42 to $ 398)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208

Supermarket food budget in Mazatenango

Milk

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

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84% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 3.2/500g
($ 2.2 to $ 9.5)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 2.5/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 5.1)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 5.1)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 7.5/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 9.5)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 4.2)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.6)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1.1
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

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

Public and private transport budget in Mazatenango

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.6/km
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

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14% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.8
($ 2.6 to $ 6.4)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Mazatenango

Cinema

$ 7.6/ticket
($ 6.1 to $ 9.5)

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

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Mazatenango

Cigarettes

$ 3.5/pack
($ 3.2 to $ 5.1)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 48
($ 33 to $ 77)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 56
($ 33 to $ 77)

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

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Guatemala City

$ 515
(fair price: $ 454)

London → Guatemala City

$ 786
(fair price: $ 718)

Los Angeles → Guatemala City

$ 379
(fair price: $ 302)

New York City → Guatemala City

$ 401
(fair price: $ 323)

Toronto → Guatemala City

$ 422
(fair price: $ 351)

Chicago → Guatemala City

$ 439
(fair price: $ 344)