- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Japan
- Guatemala City
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala City, Guatemala compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
Food | - 13% | |||
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Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q35 (¥513) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q40 (¥587) | ¥1,200 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q20 (¥286) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (¥179) | ¥168 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | Q14 (¥202) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q7 (¥107) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q24 (¥356) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q25 (¥359) | ¥600 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (¥130) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q8 (¥123) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q65 (¥953) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (¥216) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q15 (¥226) | - | - | |
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 (¥75,876) | ¥82,500 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q3,597 (¥52,753) | ¥85,000 | - 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q628 (¥9,215) | ¥15,000 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,221 (¥47,246) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q2,156 (¥31,617) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q314 (¥4,608) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q412 (¥6,048) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | Q3,525 (¥51,700) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q973 (¥14,265) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q59 (¥868) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (¥296) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 1% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q456 (¥6,683) | ¥7,000 | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q381 (¥5,591) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q794 (¥11,641) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q661 (¥9,698) | - | - | |
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 (¥2,016,563) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (¥100) | ¥158 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q120 (¥1,760) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q82 (¥1,202) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (¥530) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q146 (¥2,145) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q275 (¥4,026) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q53 (¥782) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q30 (¥443) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q43 (¥636) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (¥238) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (¥199) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q56 (¥819) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (¥2,308) | ¥5,000 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q84 (¥1,232) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q202 (¥2,969) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q213 (¥3,117) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q53 (¥779) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q16 (¥235) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 (¥264) | ¥550 | - 52% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,218 (¥61,859) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.72 (¥25) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q403 (¥5,915) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q21 (¥308) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
14.666
JPY
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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
¥232,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥206,706
(Q14,094)
in Guatemala City.
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