Cost of living in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 44% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q32 ($4.41) | $13 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q41 ($5.53) | $7 | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q24 ($3.20) | $4.41 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q9 ($1.23) | $0.85 | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | Q14 ($1.94) | $2.58 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q5.91 ($0.81) | $3.45 | - 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q28 ($3.85) | $5.74 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 ($2.04) | $3.12 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q5.25 ($0.72) | $1.64 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q14 ($1.96) | $2.75 | - 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q73 ($10) | $13 | - 23% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q12 ($1.59) | $1.83 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q4.54 ($0.62) | $1.55 | - 60% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 33% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,480 ($474) | $1,022 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q1,970 ($269) | $769 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q550 ($75) | $158 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,000 ($409) | $885 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q2,250 ($307) | $563 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q550 ($75) | $99 | - 24% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q467 ($64) | $32 | + 101% | |
40” flat screen TV | Q3,250 ($443) | $356 | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q900 ($123) | $85 | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q45 ($6) | $8 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q23 ($3.08) | $15 | - 79% | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 45% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q503 ($69) | $38 | + 81% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q376 ($51) | $36 | + 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q833 ($114) | $70 | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q700 ($95) | $95 | + 0% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 32% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,000 ($18,675) | $22,205 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 ($1.41) | $0.61 | + 130% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q72 ($10) | $43 | - 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 17% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q41 ($5.64) | $6 | - 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q188 ($26) | $11 | + 130% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q167 ($23) | $61 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q53 ($7) | $7 | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q27 ($3.64) | $3.06 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q33 ($4.43) | $4.18 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 ($2.18) | $3.23 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q20 ($2.73) | $1.43 | + 91% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q45 ($6) | $16 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 32% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q163 ($22) | $32 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q57 ($8) | $19 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q1,000 ($136) | $139 | - 2% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q255 ($35) | $66 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q35 ($4.77) | $7 | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q23 ($3.14) | $4.41 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 ($2.94) | $5.01 | - 41% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q3.00 ($0.41) | $0.56 | - 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q184 ($25) | $46 | - 46% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q21 ($2.86) | $6 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 31% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,800
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,923
(Q14,107)
in Quetzaltenango.
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