Beef Price in Guatemala 2026
What beef costs in Guatemala: in DIACO's price check published 22 October 2026, the average in the markets of Guatemala department was Q38.75 per lb ($5.07 USD), with each department's price and MAGA's wholesale quote.
Official wholesale price (MAGA)
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.
Price by department (DIACO)
Measured (DIACO)
Average price of Carne de res sin hueso (posta) (lb) that DIACO recorded in the markets of each department, in the list it published on October 22, 2026. DIACO does not cover Alta Verapaz, Escuintla, Izabal, Quiche or Santa Rosa in this list.
| Department | Price (GTQ) | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | Q38.75 | $5.07 |
| Baja Verapaz | Q37.00 | $4.84 |
| El Progreso | Q40.00 | $5.24 |
| Chiquimula | Q34.67 | $4.54 |
| Zacapa | Q38.00 | $4.97 |
| Jalapa | Q38.00 | $4.97 |
| Jutiapa | Q38.00 | $4.97 |
| Chimaltenango | Q32.00 | $4.19 |
| Sacatepéquez | Q35.00 | $4.58 |
| Quetzaltenango | Q37.00 | $4.84 |
| Retalhuleu | Q40.00 | $5.24 |
| San Marcos | Q36.00 | $4.71 |
| Sololá | Q40.00 | $5.24 |
| Totonicapán | Q36.00 | $4.71 |
| Huehuetenango | Q35.00 | $4.58 |
Source: DIACO, Canasta Basica Alimentaria price monitoring. USD at Q7.64 per dollar (Banguat).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does beef cost in Guatemala?
DIACO, Guatemala’s consumer-protection agency, recorded beef at an average of Q38.75 per lb ($5.07 USD) in the markets it checked in the department of Guatemala, in the price list it published on 22 October 2026. Prices vary by market and department: the table on this page gives DIACO’s average for each department it covers. MAGA’s wholesale quote for La Terminal and CENMA, where MAGA tracks this product, is shown separately.
Where is the cheapest place to buy beef in Guatemala?
Compare current prices for beef at traditional markets and supermarkets using the same product and unit. MAGA publishes wholesale quotes for La Terminal and CENMA; those are not retail prices.