Here is this week’s data snapshot for Guatemala, covering exchange rates, fuel prices, and food costs.
Exchange Rate (USD/GTQ)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Rate | Q7.6427 per USD |
| Previous Week | Q7.6412 per USD |
| Change | +0.0015 (+0.02%) |
| Direction | Quetzal weakened (+) |
The quetzal weakened slightly this week, meaning your dollars buy more quetzales. The rate moved from Q7.6412 to Q7.6427 per dollar.
See the full history and bank rates on the Exchange Rates page.
Gas Prices (National Average)
| Fuel Type | Price (Q/gallon) | USD/gallon |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | Q40.44 | $5.28 |
| Premium | Q43.65 | $5.70 |
| Diesel | Q39.44 | $5.15 |
Regular gas rose by Q8.56 (+26.9%) compared to the previous reading.
Cheapest department: Guatemala at Q39.79/gal | Most expensive: Peten at Q42.70/gal
Full department breakdown on the Gas Prices page.
Food Basket (Canasta Basica)
| Metric | GTQ | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Urban per capita/month | Q924.35 | $120.99 |
| Rural per capita/month | Q713.40 | $93.38 |
| Minimum wage (2026) | Q3,256.75 | $426.28 |
| Market basket (38 items) | Q465.50 | $60.93 |
The minimum wage still falls short of covering the urban canasta basica for a family of five.
See individual product prices on the Food Prices page.
Data sources: Banguat (exchange rates), MEM Guatemala (gas prices), MAGA/INE (food prices). All USD conversions at the current Banguat reference rate.
More Guatemala data: Exchange Rates | Gas Prices | Food Prices | Cost of Living | Remittances
