- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Japan
- Guatemala City
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala City, Guatemala compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 13% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q35 (¥534) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q40 (¥610) | ¥1,200 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q20 (¥298) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (¥186) | ¥168 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (¥210) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q7 (¥111) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q24 (¥370) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q25 (¥374) | ¥600 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (¥136) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q8 (¥128) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q65 (¥992) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (¥236) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q15 (¥235) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 7% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q5,174 (¥78,957) | ¥82,500 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q3,597 (¥54,895) | ¥85,000 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q628 (¥9,589) | ¥15,000 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,221 (¥49,164) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q2,156 (¥32,901) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q314 (¥4,795) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q412 (¥6,293) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,524 (¥53,784) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,098 (¥16,755) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q54 (¥824) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q15 (¥231) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 0% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q456 (¥6,955) | ¥7,000 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q381 (¥5,818) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q794 (¥12,114) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q661 (¥10,092) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,500 (¥2,098,441) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (¥104) | ¥158 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q120 (¥1,831) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q78 (¥1,183) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q39 (¥602) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q112 (¥1,712) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q216 (¥3,303) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q35 (¥541) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (¥501) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 (¥686) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q18 (¥276) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q16 (¥244) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q62 (¥944) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q148 (¥2,256) | ¥5,000 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q84 (¥1,282) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q215 (¥3,274) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q213 (¥3,243) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 (¥720) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q16 (¥244) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 (¥275) | ¥550 | - 50% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Q4,949 (¥75,531) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.72 (¥26) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q403 (¥6,155) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q21 (¥320) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 811 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
15.261
JPY
/
GTQ
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Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 10% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥234,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥209,744
(Q13,743)
in Guatemala City.
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