Eggs Price in Guatemala 2026
What eggs costs in Guatemala: in DIACO's price check published 22 October 2026, the average in the markets of Guatemala department was Q17.80 per dozen ($2.33 USD), with each department's price and MAGA's wholesale quote.
Official wholesale price (MAGA)
Eggs are one of the most affordable protein sources in Guatemala, consumed daily by most families. They are served scrambled, fried, or in dishes like huevos rancheros. Guatemala produces most of its eggs domestically, with large operations in Escuintla and Guatemala departments. Prices are quoted per dozen (cartones of 30 eggs are common in bulk).
Price by department (DIACO)
Measured (DIACO)
Average price of Huevos (dozen) 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 | Q17.80 | $2.33 |
| Baja Verapaz | Q18.00 | $2.36 |
| El Progreso | Q18.00 | $2.36 |
| Zacapa | Q18.00 | $2.36 |
| Jalapa | Q18.00 | $2.36 |
| Jutiapa | Q18.00 | $2.36 |
| Chimaltenango | Q18.00 | $2.36 |
| Quetzaltenango | Q15.00 | $1.96 |
| Retalhuleu | Q15.00 | $1.96 |
| San Marcos | Q18.00 | $2.36 |
| Sololá | Q18.00 | $2.36 |
| Totonicapán | Q15.00 | $1.96 |
| Huehuetenango | Q18.00 | $2.36 |
| Petén | Q18.00 | $2.36 |
Source: DIACO, Canasta Basica Alimentaria price monitoring. USD at Q7.64 per dollar (Banguat).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does eggs cost in Guatemala?
DIACO, Guatemala’s consumer-protection agency, recorded eggs at an average of Q17.80 per dozen ($2.33 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 eggs in Guatemala?
Compare current prices for eggs 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.