Salt Price in Guatemala 2026
What salt costs in Guatemala: our retail estimate is Q2.5 (lb), $0.33 USD, alongside official MAGA wholesale prices for La Terminal and CENMA.
Official wholesale price (MAGA)
Salt is one of the cheapest staple items in Guatemala. Most household salt is produced from coastal salt flats, primarily in the Pacific departments of Escuintla and Retalhuleu. Iodized salt is the standard and is widely available. Salt is sold in small bags or by the pound at markets, and is used generously in Guatemalan cooking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does salt cost in Guatemala?
We estimate salt at around Q2.5 per lb ($0.33 USD) in a traditional market; supermarket prices run 20-40% higher. That figure is our own estimate, not a published price. The official MAGA wholesale quote for La Terminal and CENMA, where MAGA tracks this product, is shown on the page with its market and observation date.
Where is the cheapest place to buy salt in Guatemala?
Traditional markets (mercados) offer the lowest prices for salt in Guatemala. La Terminal and CENMA in Guatemala City have the largest selection. Agricultural departments often have lower prices than Guatemala City.