- Cost of Living
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- Quetzaltenango
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Cost of living in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala compared to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Currency:
Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 45% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q32 ($4.41) | $8 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q41 ($5.53) | $7 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q24 ($3.20) | $5.32 | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q9 ($1.23) | $1.72 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | Q14 ($1.94) | $2.63 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q5.91 ($0.81) | $4.77 | - 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q28 ($3.85) | $3.50 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 ($2.04) | $3.26 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q5.25 ($0.72) | $5.18 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q14 ($1.96) | $2.00 | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q73 ($10) | $15 | - 34% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q12 ($1.59) | $1.28 | + 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q4.54 ($0.62) | $1.13 | - 45% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 36% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,480 ($474) | $1,135 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q1,970 ($269) | $652 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q550 ($75) | $283 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,000 ($409) | $602 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q2,250 ($307) | $472 | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q550 ($75) | $100 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q467 ($64) | $50 | + 29% | |
40” flat screen TV | Q3,250 ($443) | $300 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q900 ($123) | $107 | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q45 ($6) | $19 | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q23 ($3.08) | $9 | - 65% | |
Clothes | + 64% | |||
Clothes in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 64% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q503 ($69) | $37 | + 87% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q376 ($51) | $30 | + 71% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q833 ($114) | $80 | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q700 ($95) | $75 | + 27% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 15% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,000 ($18,675) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 ($1.41) | $0.62 | + 126% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q72 ($10) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 3% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q41 ($5.64) | $6 | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q188 ($26) | $8 | + 220% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q167 ($23) | $43 | - 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q53 ($7) | $3.99 | + 79% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q27 ($3.64) | $3.74 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q33 ($4.43) | $3.99 | + 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 ($2.18) | $2.99 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q20 ($2.73) | $1.99 | + 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q45 ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 15% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q163 ($22) | $42 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q57 ($8) | $13 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q1,000 ($136) | $18 | + 657% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q255 ($35) | $57 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q35 ($4.77) | $4.75 | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q23 ($3.14) | $3.25 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 ($2.94) | $1.94 | + 52% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q3.00 ($0.41) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q184 ($25) | $28 | - 9% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q21 ($2.86) | $4.78 | - 40% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on March 31, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 20% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,600
in Aguadilla
you would need to make just about $2,865
(Q21,018)
in Quetzaltenango.
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