- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Puerto Rico
- Quetzaltenango
- Aguadilla
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala compared to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 44% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q32 ($4.19) | $8 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q41 ($5.26) | $7 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q24 ($3.05) | $4.74 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q9 ($1.17) | $1.69 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 ($1.84) | $2.77 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q5.91 ($0.77) | $4.08 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q28 ($3.67) | $3.67 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 ($1.94) | $3.20 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q5.25 ($0.68) | $2.99 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q14 ($1.86) | $2.20 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q73 ($9) | $18 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q12 ($1.51) | $1.53 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q4.54 ($0.59) | $1.22 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 34% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,480 ($451) | $980 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q1,970 ($255) | $632 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q550 ($71) | $248 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,000 ($389) | $618 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q2,250 ($292) | $485 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q550 ($71) | $106 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q467 ($61) | $44 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,250 ($421) | $275 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q900 ($117) | $77 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q45 ($5.83) | $9 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q23 ($2.93) | $13 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 34% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q503 ($65) | $40 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q376 ($49) | $37 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q833 ($108) | $85 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q700 ($91) | $81 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 1% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,000 ($17,763) | $25,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 ($1.34) | $0.62 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q72 ($9) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 6% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q41 ($5.37) | $6 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q188 ($24) | $8 | + 204% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q167 ($22) | $43 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q53 ($7) | $3.99 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q27 ($3.46) | $3.74 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q33 ($4.21) | $3.99 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 ($2.07) | $2.99 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q20 ($2.59) | $1.99 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q45 ($5.83) | $12 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 19% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q163 ($21) | $42 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q57 ($7) | $13 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q1,000 ($130) | $18 | + 620% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q255 ($33) | $57 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q35 ($4.54) | $4.75 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q23 ($2.98) | $3.25 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 ($2.80) | $1.94 | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q3.00 ($0.39) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q184 ($24) | $35 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q21 ($2.67) | $4.78 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 199 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.12966
USD
/
GTQ
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Cost of living in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 23% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,600
in Aguadilla
you would need to make just about $2,002
(Q15,438)
in Quetzaltenango.
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