Guatemala, paid in JPY.
Volcanoes, a highland lake and Maya ruins on a backpacker budget.
Slightly pricier. Exchange rate alone: −3.2%. Local prices: +2.8%.
- Lean
- ¥5,292
- Comfort
- ¥26,500
The short answerIn JPY, as of November 12, 2026
Guatemala: as of November 12, 2026, 3.8% more expensive than a year ago for travelers paid in JPY (Japanese yen), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved −3.2%, and prices in the country rose +2.8%. A mid-range day costs about ¥11,600 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+6.0%) and SEK did worst (−6.6%).
What JPY buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$106+6.0%
- Norwegian kronekr 693+5.8%
- South African randR 1,204+4.9%
- British pound£55+1.7%
- UAE dirhamAED 266+1.5%
- Singapore dollarS$93+0.9%
- US dollar$72+0.9%
- Mexican pesoMX$1,349−0.5%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$130−0.5%
- Canadian dollarC$103−1.5%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$568−1.6%
- Indian rupee₹6,788−3.6%
- Brazilian realR$404−3.8%
- Japanese yen¥11,600−3.8%
- Euro€65−3.9%
- Danish kronekr 489−5.1%
- Swiss francCHF 60−5.7%
- Swedish kronakr 723−6.6%
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