Papaya Price in Guatemala 2026
What papaya costs in Guatemala: in DIACO's price check published 22 October 2026, the average in the markets of Guatemala department was Q13.20 per papaya ($1.73 USD), with each department's price and MAGA's wholesale quote.
Official wholesale price (MAGA)
Papaya grows abundantly in Guatemala is tropical lowlands and is a common breakfast fruit. It is eaten fresh, blended into smoothies (licuados), or served in fruit salads. The large Maradol variety is most common in markets. Papaya is also used to tenderize meat in traditional cooking. Prices are relatively stable year-round due to continuous tropical production.
Price by department (DIACO)
Measured (DIACO)
Average price of Papaya (papaya) 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 | Q13.20 | $1.73 |
| El Progreso | Q25.00 | $3.27 |
| Chiquimula | Q20.00 | $2.62 |
| Zacapa | Q15.00 | $1.96 |
| Jalapa | Q15.00 | $1.96 |
| Jutiapa | Q20.00 | $2.62 |
| Chimaltenango | Q17.50 | $2.29 |
| Sacatepéquez | Q28.00 | $3.66 |
| Quetzaltenango | Q15.00 | $1.96 |
| Retalhuleu | Q15.00 | $1.96 |
| San Marcos | Q15.00 | $1.96 |
| Sololá | Q15.00 | $1.96 |
| Suchitepéquez | Q20.00 | $2.62 |
| Totonicapán | Q18.00 | $2.36 |
| Huehuetenango | Q12.00 | $1.57 |
Source: DIACO, Canasta Basica Alimentaria price monitoring. USD at Q7.64 per dollar (Banguat).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does papaya cost in Guatemala?
DIACO, Guatemala’s consumer-protection agency, recorded papaya at an average of Q13.20 per papaya ($1.73 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 papaya in Guatemala?
Compare current prices for papaya 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.