Updated April 2026

Chicken Price in Guatemala 2026

Current price of chicken in Guatemala: Q16.5 (lb), $2.15 USD. Regional prices by department, market vs supermarket comparison. Updated monthly from MAGA data.

Q16.5
per lb
Price GTQ
Q16.5
Guatemalan Quetzales
Price USD
$2.16
US Dollars
Unit
lb
Average market price

Chicken is Guatemala is most consumed protein source. Pollo Campero, the famous Guatemalan fast-food chain, is a national icon, but most families buy whole chickens or parts from market vendors. Chicken is essential for pepian (the national dish), caldo de gallina (hen soup), and everyday meals. Market chickens are often sold live and butchered on the spot.

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: Q7.63/USD (Banguat). Average market prices from La Terminal and CENMA, Guatemala City.

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