Cooking oil Price in Guatemala 2026
What cooking oil costs in Guatemala: in DIACO's price check published 22 October 2026, the average in the markets of Guatemala department was Q20.75 per 800 g bottle ($2.72 USD), with each department's price and MAGA's wholesale quote.
Official wholesale price (MAGA)
Cooking oil (aceite vegetal) is an essential kitchen staple in Guatemala, used for frying, sauteing, and in many traditional preparations. The most common brands are Ideal and Olmeca, both palm oil-based and produced domestically. Guatemala is a significant palm oil producer. Oil is typically purchased in 1-liter bottles, though budget-conscious families buy in bulk.
Price by department (DIACO)
Measured (DIACO)
Average price of Aceite vegetal mixto (800 g bottle) 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 | Q20.75 | $2.72 |
| Baja Verapaz | Q24.00 | $3.14 |
| El Progreso | Q23.00 | $3.01 |
| Chiquimula | Q19.50 | $2.55 |
| Zacapa | Q20.00 | $2.62 |
| Jalapa | Q22.00 | $2.88 |
| Jutiapa | Q22.00 | $2.88 |
| Chimaltenango | Q18.00 | $2.36 |
| Sacatepéquez | Q20.00 | $2.62 |
| Quetzaltenango | Q24.00 | $3.14 |
| Retalhuleu | Q20.00 | $2.62 |
| Sololá | Q25.00 | $3.27 |
| Totonicapán | Q22.00 | $2.88 |
| Huehuetenango | Q22.00 | $2.88 |
| Petén | Q23.00 | $3.01 |
Source: DIACO, Canasta Basica Alimentaria price monitoring. USD at Q7.64 per dollar (Banguat).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does cooking oil cost in Guatemala?
DIACO, Guatemala’s consumer-protection agency, recorded cooking oil at an average of Q20.75 per 800 g bottle ($2.72 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 cooking oil in Guatemala?
Compare current prices for cooking oil 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.