Updated March 2026

Beef Price in Guatemala 2026

Current price of beef in Guatemala: Q38.0 (lb), $4.96 USD. Regional prices by department, market vs supermarket comparison. Updated monthly from MAGA data.

Q38
per lb
Price GTQ
Q38
Guatemalan Quetzales
Price USD
$4.96
US Dollars
Unit
lb
Average market price

Beef is a valued but more expensive protein in Guatemala. Common cuts include bistec (thin steaks for grilling), carne para guisar (stew meat), and hueso con carne (bone-in cuts for soups). Hilachas (shredded beef in tomato sauce) is a beloved traditional dish. Cattle ranching is concentrated in Peten and the Pacific lowlands, with prices higher in highland areas.

Regional Prices by Department

How the price varies across Guatemala's 22 departments (MAGA data).

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Sources: MAGA (Ministry of Agriculture), INE (National Statistics Institute). Exchange rate: Q7.66/USD (Banguat). Average market prices from La Terminal and CENMA, Guatemala City.

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