Cost of living in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 39% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q35 ($4.77) | $12 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q39 ($5.36) | $6 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q25 ($3.43) | $4.43 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 ($1.51) | $0.81 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q13 ($1.79) | $2.24 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q6.00 ($0.82) | $3.41 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q40 ($5.49) | $5.82 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q20 ($2.74) | $2.99 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q5.00 ($0.69) | $1.37 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q14 ($1.88) | $2.58 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q80 ($11) | $14 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q11 ($1.51) | $1.83 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q5.00 ($0.69) | $1.76 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 39% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q2,939 ($403) | $1,248 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q2,000 ($274) | $819 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q600 ($82) | $157 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q2,500 ($343) | $885 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q1,500 ($206) | $563 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q600 ($82) | $99 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q488 ($67) | $33 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,000 ($411) | $347 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,000 ($137) | $83 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q50 ($7) | $8 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $15 | - | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 131% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q700 ($96) | $38 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q700 ($96) | $36 | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q1,000 ($137) | $68 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q700 ($96) | $94 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 39% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q122,311 ($16,773) | $22,686 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q8 ($1.09) | $0.56 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q75 ($10) | $42 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $12 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 10% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q25 ($3.43) | $6 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q300 ($41) | $11 | + 270% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q200 ($27) | $65 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q30 ($4.11) | $7 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q31 ($4.29) | $3.01 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q30 ($4.11) | $4.51 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 ($2.74) | $3.23 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q25 ($3.43) | $1.74 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q40 ($5.49) | $15 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 28% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q200 ($27) | $30 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q60 ($8) | $20 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q1,000 ($137) | $138 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q300 ($41) | $64 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q40 ($5.49) | $7 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q20 ($2.74) | $4.10 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q15 ($2.06) | $4.89 | - 58% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $482 | - | |
| 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 | Q200 ($27) | $45 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q20 ($2.74) | $5.92 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 246 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 28% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
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$3,800
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,746
(Q20,026)
in Quetzaltenango.
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