- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Japan
- Guatemala City
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala City, Guatemala compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 14% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q35 (¥531) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q40 (¥606) | ¥1,200 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q20 (¥296) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (¥185) | ¥168 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (¥209) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q7 (¥111) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q24 (¥368) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q25 (¥371) | ¥600 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (¥135) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q8 (¥127) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q65 (¥985) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q17 (¥254) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q15 (¥233) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q5,174 (¥78,439) | ¥82,500 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q3,597 (¥54,535) | ¥85,000 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q628 (¥9,526) | ¥15,000 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,221 (¥48,842) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q2,156 (¥32,685) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q314 (¥4,763) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q412 (¥6,252) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q4,543 (¥68,873) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,231 (¥18,667) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q61 (¥920) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q16 (¥243) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 0% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q456 (¥6,909) | ¥7,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q381 (¥5,780) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q794 (¥12,034) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q661 (¥10,025) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 9% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,500 (¥2,084,681) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (¥104) | ¥158 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q120 (¥1,819) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q70 (¥1,054) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q39 (¥599) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q113 (¥1,711) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q205 (¥3,101) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q35 (¥537) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q32 (¥491) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 (¥681) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q18 (¥274) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (¥212) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q56 (¥856) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 18% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q148 (¥2,251) | ¥5,000 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q84 (¥1,274) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q203 (¥3,076) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q213 (¥3,222) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q44 (¥667) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q16 (¥243) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 (¥273) | ¥550 | - 50% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Q2,252 (¥34,146) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.72 (¥26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q403 (¥6,115) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q21 (¥318) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 793 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
15.161
JPY
/
GTQ
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Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 11% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥268,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥237,860
(Q15,689)
in Guatemala City.
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