- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Ethiopia
- Quetzaltenango
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 16% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q35 (110 Birr) | 158 Birr | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q39 (124 Birr) | 148 Birr | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q25 (79 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (35 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q13 (41 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q6.00 (19 Birr) | 25 Birr | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q40 (127 Birr) | 110 Birr | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q20 (63 Birr) | 90 Birr | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q5.00 (16 Birr) | 18 Birr | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q14 (43 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 167% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q80 (253 Birr) | 207 Birr | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q11 (35 Birr) | 44 Birr | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q5.00 (16 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 27% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q2,939 (9,307 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q2,000 (6,334 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q600 (1,900 Birr) | 633 Birr | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q2,500 (7,918 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q1,500 (4,751 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q600 (1,900 Birr) | 2,227 Birr | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q488 (1,546 Birr) | 1,802 Birr | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,000 (9,502 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,000 (3,167 Birr) | 4,804 Birr | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q50 (158 Birr) | 112 Birr | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 287 Birr | - | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 91% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q700 (2,217 Birr) | 810 Birr | + 174% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q700 (2,217 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q1,000 (3,167 Birr) | 1,871 Birr | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q700 (2,217 Birr) | 1,804 Birr | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 43% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q122,311 (387,384 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q8 (25 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q75 (238 Birr) | 564 Birr | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 114 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 93% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q25 (79 Birr) | 81 Birr | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q300 (950 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 1630% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q200 (633 Birr) | 319 Birr | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q30 (95 Birr) | 82 Birr | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q31 (99 Birr) | 97 Birr | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q30 (95 Birr) | 83 Birr | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (63 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q25 (79 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q40 (127 Birr) | 70 Birr | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 100% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q200 (633 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q60 (190 Birr) | 126 Birr | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q1,000 (3,167 Birr) | 165 Birr | + 1824% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q300 (950 Birr) | 892 Birr | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q40 (127 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q20 (63 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 186% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q15 (48 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 136% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Q4,000 (12,669 Birr) | 4,898 Birr | + 159% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q3.00 (10 Birr) | 0.85 Birr | + 1020% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q200 (633 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q20 (63 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 270 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is about the same as in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
60,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa
you would need to make just about 58,089 Birr
(Q18,341)
in Quetzaltenango.
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