Plantain Price in Guatemala 2026
What plantain costs in Guatemala: in DIACO's price check published 22 October 2026, the average in the markets of Guatemala department was Q3.30 per plantain ($0.43 USD), with each department's price and MAGA's wholesale quote.
Official wholesale price (MAGA)
Plantains are a staple food in Guatemala, distinct from sweet bananas and always cooked before eating. Green plantains are sliced and fried to make tostones (twice-fried chips). Ripe plantains are fried sweet (platanos fritos) or made into rellenitos (stuffed with sweetened black beans). They are also boiled and served as a starch alongside meals, especially in coastal regions.
Price by department (DIACO)
Measured (DIACO)
Average price of Plátano (plantain) 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 | Q3.30 | $0.43 |
| Baja Verapaz | Q3.75 | $0.49 |
| El Progreso | Q3.50 | $0.46 |
| Chiquimula | Q2.50 | $0.33 |
| Zacapa | Q3.12 | $0.41 |
| Jalapa | Q3.50 | $0.46 |
| Jutiapa | Q3.50 | $0.46 |
| Chimaltenango | Q2.75 | $0.36 |
| Sacatepéquez | Q3.50 | $0.46 |
| Quetzaltenango | Q3.50 | $0.46 |
| Retalhuleu | Q2.50 | $0.33 |
| San Marcos | Q2.50 | $0.33 |
| Sololá | Q2.50 | $0.33 |
| Suchitepéquez | Q2.00 | $0.26 |
| Totonicapán | Q2.50 | $0.33 |
| Huehuetenango | Q3.00 | $0.39 |
| Petén | Q2.50 | $0.33 |
Source: DIACO, Canasta Basica Alimentaria price monitoring. USD at Q7.64 per dollar (Banguat).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does plantain cost in Guatemala?
DIACO, Guatemala’s consumer-protection agency, recorded plantain at an average of Q3.30 per plantain ($0.43 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 plantain in Guatemala?
Compare current prices for plantain 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.