- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Egypt
- Quetzaltenango
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 69% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q32 (E£ 73) | E£ 53 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q41 (E£ 92) | E£ 49 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q24 (E£ 53) | E£ 28 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q9 (E£ 20) | E£ 11 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (E£ 32) | E£ 13 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q5.91 (E£ 13) | E£ 5.42 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q28 (E£ 64) | E£ 13 | + 380% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 (E£ 34) | E£ 21 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q5.25 (E£ 12) | E£ 6 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q14 (E£ 33) | E£ 25 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q73 (E£ 165) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q12 (E£ 26) | E£ 8 | + 248% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q4.54 (E£ 10) | E£ 8 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 66% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,480 (E£ 7,872) | E£ 4,000 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q1,970 (E£ 4,456) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q550 (E£ 1,244) | E£ 350 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,000 (E£ 6,787) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q2,250 (E£ 5,090) | E£ 1,500 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q550 (E£ 1,244) | E£ 1,000 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q467 (E£ 1,056) | E£ 193 | + 446% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,250 (E£ 7,352) | E£ 3,000 | + 145% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q900 (E£ 2,036) | E£ 1,200 | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q45 (E£ 102) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q23 (E£ 51) | E£ 38 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 83% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q503 (E£ 1,138) | E£ 400 | + 185% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q376 (E£ 850) | E£ 533 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q833 (E£ 1,885) | E£ 857 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q700 (E£ 1,584) | E£ 800 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,000 (E£ 309,926) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (E£ 23) | E£ 4.44 | + 427% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q72 (E£ 162) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 152% | |||
| Personal Care in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 152% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q41 (E£ 94) | E£ 27 | + 247% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q188 (E£ 424) | E£ 50 | + 749% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q167 (E£ 378) | E£ 100 | + 278% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q53 (E£ 119) | E£ 50 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q27 (E£ 60) | E£ 34 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q33 (E£ 74) | E£ 25 | + 194% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (E£ 36) | E£ 30 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q20 (E£ 45) | E£ 15 | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q45 (E£ 102) | E£ 50 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 46% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q163 (E£ 368) | E£ 173 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q57 (E£ 128) | E£ 60 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q1,000 (E£ 2,262) | E£ 120 | + 1785% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q255 (E£ 577) | E£ 350 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q35 (E£ 79) | E£ 25 | + 217% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q23 (E£ 52) | E£ 15 | + 247% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 (E£ 49) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q3.00 (E£ 7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q184 (E£ 417) | E£ 300 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q21 (E£ 47) | E£ 40 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 29 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.262
EGP
/
GTQ
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Cost of living in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 55% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 18,560
(Q8,204)
in Quetzaltenango
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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