Updated April 2026

Chili peppers Price in Guatemala 2026

Current price of chili peppers in Guatemala: Q35.0 (lb), $4.57 USD. Regional prices by department, market vs supermarket comparison. Updated monthly from MAGA data.

Q8
per lb
Price GTQ
Q8
Guatemalan Quetzales
Price USD
$1.05
US Dollars
Unit
lb
Average market price

Chile cobanero is a dried, smoky chili pepper from the Coban region of Alta Verapaz. It has a distinctive deep flavor similar to chipotle but uniquely Guatemalan. Used in traditional dishes like kak-ik (turkey soup) and various recados, it is considered one of Guatemala is signature ingredients. The drying and smoking process makes it more expensive than fresh peppers.

Related Data

All Food Prices Food Basket Cost Cost of Living Exchange Rates
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.

Related Resources

Other Food Prices

Pork Price in Guatemala 2026 Current price of pork in Guatemala: Q28.0 (lb), $3.65 USD. Regional prices by … Beef Price in Guatemala 2026 Current price of beef in Guatemala: Q38.0 (lb), $4.96 USD. Regional prices by … Cream Price in Guatemala 2026 Current price of cream in Guatemala: Q18.0 (lb), $2.35 USD. Regional prices by … Purified water Price in Guatemala 2026 Current price of purified water in Guatemala: Q12.0 (5 gal), $1.57 USD. Regional … Salt Price in Guatemala 2026 Current price of salt in Guatemala: Q2.5 (lb), $0.33 USD. Regional prices by … Sugar Price in Guatemala 2026 Current price of sugar in Guatemala: Q5.0 (lb), $0.65 USD. Regional prices by … Bananas Price in Guatemala 2026 Current price of bananas in Guatemala: Q8.0 (dozen), $1.04 USD. Regional prices … White bread Price in Guatemala 2026 Current price of white bread in Guatemala: Q0.5 (unit), $0.07 USD. Regional … Pasta Price in Guatemala 2026 Current price of pasta in Guatemala: Q7.5 (400g), $0.98 USD. Regional prices by … Tomatoes Price in Guatemala 2026 Current price of tomatoes in Guatemala: Q6.5 (lb), $0.85 USD. Regional prices by … Butter Price in Guatemala 2026 Current price of butter in Guatemala: Q28.0 (lb), $3.65 USD. Regional prices by … Pineapple Price in Guatemala 2026 Current price of pineapple in Guatemala: Q15.0 (unit), $1.96 USD. Regional …

Cost of Living Guides

Cost of Living in Guatemala 2026: $600-$2,800/Month (5-City … Cost of living in Guatemala 2026: $600-$1,000/mo budget, $1,200-$1,800 …