Salt Price in Guatemala 2026
What salt costs in Guatemala: in DIACO's price check published 22 October 2026, the average in the markets of Guatemala department was Q1.35 per lb ($0.18 USD), with each department's price and MAGA's wholesale quote.
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.
Price by department (DIACO)
Measured (DIACO)
Average price of Sal (lb) 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 | Q1.35 | $0.18 |
| Baja Verapaz | Q1.50 | $0.20 |
| El Progreso | Q1.50 | $0.20 |
| Chiquimula | Q1.50 | $0.20 |
| Zacapa | Q1.25 | $0.16 |
| Jalapa | Q1.50 | $0.20 |
| Jutiapa | Q1.50 | $0.20 |
| Chimaltenango | Q1.50 | $0.20 |
| Sacatepéquez | Q2.00 | $0.26 |
| Quetzaltenango | Q1.50 | $0.20 |
| Retalhuleu | Q1.75 | $0.23 |
| San Marcos | Q1.50 | $0.20 |
| Sololá | Q1.00 | $0.13 |
| Totonicapán | Q1.50 | $0.20 |
| Petén | Q2.00 | $0.26 |
Source: DIACO, Canasta Basica Alimentaria price monitoring. USD at Q7.64 per dollar (Banguat).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does salt cost in Guatemala?
DIACO, Guatemala’s consumer-protection agency, recorded salt at an average of Q1.35 per lb ($0.18 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 salt in Guatemala?
Compare current prices for salt 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.