- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Ethiopia
- Quetzaltenango
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 14% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q35 (111 Birr) | 177 Birr | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q39 (125 Birr) | 137 Birr | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q25 (80 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q10 (32 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (44 Birr) | 45 Birr | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q7 (22 Birr) | 27 Birr | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q40 (128 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q20 (64 Birr) | 104 Birr | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q5.00 (16 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q14 (44 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q80 (256 Birr) | 246 Birr | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q12 (38 Birr) | 43 Birr | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q5.50 (18 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 42% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q2,939 (9,389 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q2,000 (6,390 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q600 (1,917 Birr) | 631 Birr | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q2,333 (7,455 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q1,500 (4,793 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q600 (1,917 Birr) | 1,122 Birr | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q488 (1,560 Birr) | 1,935 Birr | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,000 (9,585 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,000 (3,195 Birr) | 5,603 Birr | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q50 (160 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 84 Birr | - | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 67% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q700 (2,237 Birr) | 775 Birr | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q700 (2,237 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q950 (3,035 Birr) | 2,203 Birr | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q700 (2,237 Birr) | 2,004 Birr | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 45% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q140,000 (447,309 Birr) | 914,614 Birr | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (23 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q75 (240 Birr) | 718 Birr | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 120 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 123% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q25 (80 Birr) | 95 Birr | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q300 (959 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 1652% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q200 (639 Birr) | 385 Birr | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q30 (96 Birr) | 93 Birr | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q31 (98 Birr) | 77 Birr | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q30 (96 Birr) | 110 Birr | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (67 Birr) | 36 Birr | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q25 (80 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q40 (128 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 66% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q200 (639 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q60 (192 Birr) | 134 Birr | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q1,000 (3,195 Birr) | 220 Birr | + 1355% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q300 (959 Birr) | 907 Birr | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q40 (128 Birr) | 99 Birr | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q20 (64 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 170% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q15 (48 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 117% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 11,489 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q3.00 (10 Birr) | 0.86 Birr | + 1014% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q200 (639 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q20 (64 Birr) | 69 Birr | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 432 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 13% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
88,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 76,416 Birr
(Q23,917)
in Quetzaltenango.
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