Lettuce Price in Guatemala 2026
What lettuce costs in Guatemala: in DIACO's price check published 22 October 2026, the average in the markets of Guatemala department was Q7.00 per head ($0.92 USD), with each department's price and MAGA's wholesale quote.
Official wholesale price (MAGA)
Lettuce is grown in Guatemala is highland regions, particularly around Antigua and the Almolonga valley near Quetzaltenango – one of the most productive vegetable-growing areas in Central America. It is used in salads, as a garnish for tacos and tostadas, and in the traditional chojin (radish and chicharron salad). Iceberg and romaine are the most common varieties.
Price by department (DIACO)
Measured (DIACO)
Average price of Lechuga (head) 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 | Q7.00 | $0.92 |
| El Progreso | Q10.00 | $1.31 |
| Chiquimula | Q6.00 | $0.79 |
| Zacapa | Q8.00 | $1.05 |
| Jalapa | Q10.00 | $1.31 |
| Jutiapa | Q8.00 | $1.05 |
| Chimaltenango | Q7.25 | $0.95 |
| Sacatepéquez | Q8.00 | $1.05 |
| Quetzaltenango | Q8.00 | $1.05 |
| Retalhuleu | Q6.00 | $0.79 |
| San Marcos | Q10.00 | $1.31 |
| Sololá | Q10.00 | $1.31 |
| Suchitepéquez | Q8.00 | $1.05 |
| Totonicapán | Q8.00 | $1.05 |
| Huehuetenango | Q10.00 | $1.31 |
Source: DIACO, Canasta Basica Alimentaria price monitoring. USD at Q7.64 per dollar (Banguat).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does lettuce cost in Guatemala?
DIACO, Guatemala’s consumer-protection agency, recorded lettuce at an average of Q7.00 per head ($0.92 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 lettuce in Guatemala?
Compare current prices for lettuce 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.