- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- India
- New Guatemala
- Coimbatore
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between New Guatemala (Guatemala) and Coimbatore (India)
| Food | 59% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Guatemala (Guatemala) is 59% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Q57 (₨400) | ₨159 | 152% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q37 (₨257) | ₨244 | 5% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Q27 (₨189) | ₨69 | 173% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11.29 (₨79) | ₨26 | 208% |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16.57 (₨116) | ₨37 | 212% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10.44 (₨73) | ₨28 | 162% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q32 (₨226) | ₨81 | 178% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15.86 (₨111) | ₨92 | 22% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Q14.43 (₨101) | ₨40 | 153% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Q10.40 (₨73) | ₨64 | 15% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q97 (₨683) | ₨1,200 | 43% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q13.29 (₨93) | ₨54 | 74% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (₨56) | ₨47 | 19% |
| Housing | 158% | ||
| Housing in New Guatemala (Guatemala) is 158% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Q6,447 (₨45,296) | ₨9,389 | 382% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q783 (₨5,500) | ₨2,133 | 158% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Q543 (₨3,814) | ₨1,572 | 143% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q6,636 (₨46,623) | ₨50,250 | 7% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Q1,407 (₨9,887) | ₨18,000 | 45% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q66 (₨465) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q27 (₨190) | - | - |
| Clothes | 72% | ||
| Clothes in New Guatemala (Guatemala) is 72% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Q433 (₨3,045) | ₨2,667 | 14% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Q431 (₨3,031) | ₨1,700 | 78% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Q819 (₨5,751) | ₨2,913 | 97% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Q693 (₨4,868) | ₨1,967 | 148% |
| Transportation | 55% | ||
| Transportation in New Guatemala (Guatemala) is 55% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q159,444 (₨1,120,259) | ₨537,500 | 108% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q9.04 (₨63) | ₨65 | 3% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Q181 (₨1,270) | ₨789 | 61% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Q56 (₨393) | ₨146 | 169% |
| Personal Care | 87% | ||
| Personal Care in New Guatemala (Guatemala) is 87% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Q54 (₨377) | ₨140 | 169% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q37 (₨256) | ₨142 | 81% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q27 (₨187) | ₨100 | 87% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q43 (₨299) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (₨146) | ₨100 | 46% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q20 (₨144) | ₨35 | 310% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q50 (₨351) | ₨183 | 92% |
| Entertainment | 102% | ||
| Entertainment in New Guatemala (Guatemala) is 102% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q214 (₨1,506) | ₨1,007 | 49% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q72 (₨507) | ₨207 | 145% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q117 (₨823) | ₨363 | 127% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Q409 (₨2,871) | ₨933 | 208% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q33 (₨230) | ₨237 | 3% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Q19.14 (₨134) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Q22 (₨153) | ₨109 | 41% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Q2,031 (₨14,267) | ₨8,000 | 78% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.79 (₨12.57) | ₨1 | 1157% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Q459 (₨3,227) | ₨1,340 | 141% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Q16.71 (₨117) | ₨115 | 2% |
| TOTAL | 91% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,082 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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Cost of living in New Guatemala (Guatemala) is 91% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨35,814
(Q5,097)
in New Guatemala
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨18,750
in Coimbatore.