- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Ethiopia
- Quetzaltenango
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 5% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q32 (120 Birr) | 161 Birr | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q41 (150 Birr) | 138 Birr | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q24 (87 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q9 (33 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (53 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q5.91 (22 Birr) | 26 Birr | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q28 (105 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 (56 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q5.25 (19 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q14 (53 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 203% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q73 (271 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q12 (43 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q4.54 (17 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 45% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,480 (12,901 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q1,970 (7,304 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q550 (2,039 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,000 (11,123 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q2,250 (8,342 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q550 (2,039 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q467 (1,730 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,250 (12,050 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q900 (3,337 Birr) | 4,197 Birr | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q45 (167 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q23 (84 Birr) | 179 Birr | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 35% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q503 (1,866 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q376 (1,393 Birr) | 1,170 Birr | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q833 (3,090 Birr) | 2,247 Birr | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q700 (2,595 Birr) | 2,025 Birr | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 22% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,000 (507,958 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (38 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q72 (266 Birr) | 645 Birr | - 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 287 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 62% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q41 (153 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q188 (696 Birr) | 80 Birr | + 768% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q167 (620 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q53 (195 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q27 (99 Birr) | 100 Birr | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q33 (121 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (59 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q20 (74 Birr) | 51 Birr | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q45 (167 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 35% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q163 (603 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q57 (210 Birr) | 169 Birr | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q1,000 (3,708 Birr) | 3,980 Birr | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q255 (946 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q35 (130 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q23 (85 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 168% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 (80 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 164% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q3.00 (11 Birr) | 36 Birr | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q184 (684 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q21 (78 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 658 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 25% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
120,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 89,938 Birr
(Q24,257)
in Quetzaltenango.
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