Updated March 2026
Purified water Price in Guatemala 2026
Current price of purified water in Guatemala: Q12.0 (5 gal), $1.57 USD. Regional prices by department, market vs supermarket comparison. Updated monthly from MAGA data.
Q12
per 5 gal
Price GTQ
Q12
Guatemalan Quetzales
Price USD
$1.57
US Dollars
Unit
5 gal
Average market price
Purified water (agua pura) is essential in Guatemala since tap water is not safe to drink in most areas. The standard purchase is a garrafon (5-gallon jug), delivered to homes by trucks or purchased at stores. Salvavidas and Scandia are the leading brands. Water delivery services are widespread in urban areas. Many households spend Q48-96 per month on drinking water alone.
Related Data
Sources: MAGA (Ministry of Agriculture), INE (National Statistics Institute). Exchange rate: Q7.66/USD (Banguat). Average market prices from La Terminal and CENMA, Guatemala City.
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