- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Kazakhstan
- Guatemala City
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala City, Guatemala compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 71% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q35 (1,629 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q40 (1,862 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q20 (908 KZT) | 759 KZT | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (569 KZT) | 307 KZT | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (641 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q7 (339 KZT) | 456 KZT | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q24 (1,130 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q25 (1,140 KZT) | 413 KZT | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (414 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q8 (391 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q65 (3,026 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (711 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q15 (716 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 606% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 42% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q5,174 (240,831 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q3,597 (167,439 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q628 (29,249 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,221 (149,958 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q2,156 (100,353 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q314 (14,624 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q412 (19,196 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | + 297% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q4,130 (192,228 KZT) | 142,802 KZT | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,142 (53,165 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q59 (2,740 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q15 (716 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 26% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q456 (21,213 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q381 (17,747 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q794 (36,949 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q661 (30,781 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 49% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,500 (6,400,573 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (318 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q120 (5,586 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q79 (3,676 KZT) | 1,538 KZT | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 93% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q39 (1,838 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q112 (5,222 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | + 202% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q216 (10,075 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q35 (1,650 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (1,553 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 (2,092 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 167% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q18 (841 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (645 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q56 (2,628 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 35% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q148 (6,880 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q84 (3,910 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q215 (9,987 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q213 (9,892 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 (2,196 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q16 (745 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 (838 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 179% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Q4,949 (230,381 KZT) | 209,962 KZT | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.72 (80 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 491% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q403 (18,775 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q21 (978 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 291% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
46.550
KZT
/
GTQ
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