Cost of living in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 36% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q45 (£4.20) | £12 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (£4.06) | £5.43 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q30 (£2.81) | £3.30 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (£1.14) | £0.93 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | Q19 (£1.77) | £2.39 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (£0.97) | £1.96 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q50 (£4.66) | £3.47 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q21 (£1.93) | £1.71 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q5.43 (£0.51) | £1.30 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (£0.99) | £2.12 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q69 (£6) | £7 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q19 (£1.75) | £1.64 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (£0.79) | £1.11 | - 28% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q5,984 (£558) | £1,100 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,538 (£423) | £868 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q885 (£83) | £170 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,000 (£373) | £659 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,209 (£299) | £621 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q333 (£31) | £126 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q381 (£35) | £21 | + 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,250 (£303) | £386 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q851 (£79) | £107 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q65 (£6) | £6 | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q22 (£2.02) | £12 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | £62 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | £30 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q577 (£54) | £66 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q400 (£37) | £69 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q130,000 (£12,123) | £18,131 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q21 (£1.98) | £1.24 | + 60% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q120 (£11) | £65 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
Personal Care | - 27% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q50 (£4.62) | £2.95 | + 56% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q25 (£2.36) | £4.55 | - 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q200 (£19) | £62 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q80 (£7) | £2.75 | + 172% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | £1.30 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q37 (£3.45) | £3.71 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (£1.46) | £1.73 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q10 (£0.93) | £1.64 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q70 (£7) | £13 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q151 (£14) | £33 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q119 (£11) | £18 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q100 (£9) | £66 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q254 (£24) | £58 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q41 (£3.85) | £8 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q22 (£2.02) | £2.90 | - 30% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q23 (£2.19) | £3.86 | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £389 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.10 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q270 (£25) | £36 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q27 (£2.54) | £9 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,400 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,042 (Q21,895) in Antigua Guatemala.
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