- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Kazakhstan
- Guatemala City
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala City, Guatemala compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 62% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q35 (1,556 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q40 (1,778 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q20 (867 KZT) | 737 KZT | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (543 KZT) | 318 KZT | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (612 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q7 (324 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q24 (1,079 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q25 (1,089 KZT) | 442 KZT | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (395 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q8 (373 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q65 (2,889 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (646 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q15 (684 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 467% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 37% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q5,174 (229,950 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q3,597 (159,875 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q628 (27,927 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,221 (143,183 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q2,156 (95,819 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q314 (13,964 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q412 (18,329 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | + 253% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,525 (156,682 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q973 (43,233 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q59 (2,630 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (898 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 19% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q456 (20,255 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q381 (16,945 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q794 (35,279 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q661 (29,390 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 41% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,500 (6,111,403 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (304 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q120 (5,334 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q82 (3,644 KZT) | 1,692 KZT | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 88% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (1,607 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q146 (6,501 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | + 249% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q275 (12,202 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 152% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q53 (2,371 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 187% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q30 (1,343 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q43 (1,926 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (723 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (604 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q56 (2,482 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 14% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (6,996 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q84 (3,734 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q202 (8,997 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q213 (9,445 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q53 (2,359 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q16 (711 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 (800 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 167% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,218 (187,469 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.72 (76 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 465% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q403 (17,927 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q21 (933 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 273% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
44.447
KZT
/
GTQ
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