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 | Q7.6233 per USD |
| Previous Week | Q7.6293 per USD |
| Change | -0.0060 (-0.08%) |
| Direction | Quetzal strengthened (-) |
The quetzal strengthened slightly this week, meaning your dollars buy fewer quetzales. The rate moved from Q7.6293 to Q7.6233 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 | Q36.56 | $4.77 |
| Premium | Q37.56 | $4.90 |
| Diesel | Q33.81 | $4.41 |
Regular gas fell by Q3.25 (-8.2%) compared to the previous reading.
Cheapest department: Guatemala at Q35.98/gal | Most expensive: Peten at Q38.61/gal
Full department breakdown on the Gas Prices page.
Food Basket (Canasta Basica)
| Metric | GTQ | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Urban per capita/month | Q924.35 | $121.31 |
| Rural per capita/month | Q713.40 | $93.62 |
| Minimum wage (2026) | Q3,256.75 | $427.40 |
| Market basket (38 items) | Q465.50 | $61.09 |
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
