- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Switzerland
- Huehuetenango
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Huehuetenango, Guatemala vs Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Huehuetenango (Guatemala) is 44% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q45 (CHF 5.80) | CHF 21 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q53 (CHF 7) | CHF 14 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | CHF 12 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (CHF 1.35) | CHF 1.86 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q22 (CHF 2.84) | CHF 6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | CHF 3.20 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | CHF 10 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | CHF 3.92 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | CHF 2.96 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | CHF 1.93 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q78 (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q13 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 2.50 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q11 (CHF 1.42) | CHF 2.16 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Huehuetenango (Guatemala) is 43% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,000 (CHF 774) | CHF 2,233 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q3,500 (CHF 451) | CHF 1,550 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | CHF 263 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,000 (CHF 516) | CHF 1,316 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q2,500 (CHF 322) | CHF 766 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q2,000 (CHF 258) | CHF 340 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q405 (CHF 52) | CHF 33 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,200 (CHF 413) | CHF 533 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 163 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | CHF 18 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CHF 27 | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Huehuetenango (Guatemala) is 10% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | CHF 103 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | CHF 63 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q985 (CHF 127) | CHF 143 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q660 (CHF 85) | CHF 168 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Huehuetenango (Guatemala) is 39% more expensive than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | CHF 27,566 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q32 (CHF 4.13) | CHF 1.64 | + 152% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 90 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 36 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Huehuetenango (Guatemala) is 44% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | CHF 13 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | CHF 40 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q150 (CHF 19) | CHF 93 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | CHF 6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q28 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 4.22 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q27 (CHF 3.48) | CHF 3.90 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | CHF 2.00 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | CHF 2.45 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q30 (CHF 3.87) | CHF 43 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Huehuetenango (Guatemala) is 49% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q120 (CHF 15) | CHF 55 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q90 (CHF 12) | CHF 34 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q340 (CHF 44) | CHF 108 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q50 (CHF 6) | CHF 15 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (CHF 3.22) | CHF 5.50 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q21 (CHF 2.73) | CHF 5.80 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | CHF 800 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | CHF 0.55 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q250 (CHF 32) | CHF 79 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q28 (CHF 3.55) | CHF 8 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 121 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Huehuetenango (Guatemala) is 31% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 6,500
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 4,499
(Q34,880)
in Huehuetenango.
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