- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Ethiopia
- Quetzaltenango
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 3% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q32 (120 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q41 (151 Birr) | 124 Birr | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q24 (87 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q9 (33 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (53 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q5.91 (22 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q28 (105 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 (56 Birr) | 88 Birr | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q5.25 (19 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q14 (53 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q73 (272 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q12 (43 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q4.54 (17 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 43% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,480 (12,921 Birr) | 36,498 Birr | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q1,970 (7,315 Birr) | 19,533 Birr | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q550 (2,042 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,000 (11,140 Birr) | 16,056 Birr | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q2,250 (8,355 Birr) | 9,846 Birr | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q550 (2,042 Birr) | 2,886 Birr | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q467 (1,733 Birr) | 2,575 Birr | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,250 (12,068 Birr) | 18,309 Birr | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q900 (3,342 Birr) | 4,301 Birr | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q45 (167 Birr) | 98 Birr | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q23 (84 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 41% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q503 (1,869 Birr) | 701 Birr | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q376 (1,395 Birr) | 1,104 Birr | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q833 (3,094 Birr) | 2,190 Birr | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q700 (2,599 Birr) | 2,080 Birr | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 21% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,000 (508,709 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (38 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q72 (266 Birr) | 620 Birr | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 279 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 50% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q41 (154 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q188 (697 Birr) | 168 Birr | + 316% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q167 (621 Birr) | 522 Birr | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q53 (195 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 116% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q27 (99 Birr) | 109 Birr | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q33 (121 Birr) | 96 Birr | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (59 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q20 (74 Birr) | 48 Birr | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q45 (167 Birr) | 117 Birr | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 28% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q163 (604 Birr) | 360 Birr | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q57 (210 Birr) | 174 Birr | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q1,000 (3,713 Birr) | 1,312 Birr | + 183% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q255 (947 Birr) | 897 Birr | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q35 (130 Birr) | 120 Birr | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q23 (85 Birr) | 35 Birr | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 (80 Birr) | 29 Birr | + 179% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,091 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q3.00 (11 Birr) | 5.30 Birr | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q184 (685 Birr) | 1,482 Birr | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q21 (77 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 772 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 12% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
100,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 87,614 Birr
(Q23,595)
in Quetzaltenango.
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