- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
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- Guatemala City
- Akita
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala City, Guatemala compared to Akita, Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 15% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q44 (¥649) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q40 (¥592) | ¥1,200 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q26 (¥388) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (¥155) | ¥168 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q13 (¥196) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (¥136) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q39 (¥575) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q21 (¥314) | ¥600 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (¥156) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (¥158) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q78 (¥1,149) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (¥217) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (¥110) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 1% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,723 (¥98,980) | ¥82,500 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,087 (¥60,172) | ¥85,000 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q704 (¥10,357) | ¥15,000 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q5,497 (¥80,918) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,632 (¥53,463) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q519 (¥7,642) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q409 (¥6,016) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,623 (¥53,343) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q889 (¥13,086) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q61 (¥896) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (¥292) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 6% more expensive than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q609 (¥8,962) | ¥7,000 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q440 (¥6,479) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q689 (¥10,145) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q746 (¥10,985) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 6% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q125,072 (¥1,841,255) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q8 (¥119) | ¥158 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q167 (¥2,464) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q83 (¥1,222) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (¥533) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q152 (¥2,231) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q300 (¥4,415) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q54 (¥792) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q32 (¥476) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q46 (¥681) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q17 (¥256) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q15 (¥216) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q59 (¥864) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 17% cheaper than in Akita (Japan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q155 (¥2,277) | ¥5,000 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q87 (¥1,274) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q202 (¥2,971) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q391 (¥5,760) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q51 (¥745) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q27 (¥392) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q27 (¥395) | ¥550 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,665 (¥68,679) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.10 (¥16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q601 (¥8,849) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q22 (¥329) | ¥463 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 399 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
14.722
JPY
/
GTQ
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Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 8% cheaper than in Akita (Japan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
¥272,000
in Akita
you would need to make just about ¥250,179
(Q16,994)
in Guatemala City.
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