- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Kazakhstan
- Guatemala City
- Almaty
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala City, Guatemala compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 68% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q35 (1,566 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q40 (1,789 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q20 (873 KZT) | 677 KZT | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (547 KZT) | 270 KZT | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (616 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q7 (326 KZT) | 526 KZT | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q24 (1,086 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q25 (1,096 KZT) | 392 KZT | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (398 KZT) | 120 KZT | + 231% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q8 (376 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q65 (2,908 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q16 (708 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 140% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q15 (688 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 679% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 44% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q5,174 (231,438 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q3,597 (160,909 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q628 (28,108 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,221 (144,110 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q2,156 (96,439 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q314 (14,054 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q412 (18,447 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | + 260% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q4,256 (190,391 KZT) | 123,925 KZT | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,186 (53,032 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q64 (2,876 KZT) | 1,647 KZT | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q14 (632 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 20% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q456 (20,386 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q381 (17,055 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q794 (35,508 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q661 (29,580 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 43% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,500 (6,150,954 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (306 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q120 (5,368 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q73 (3,250 KZT) | 1,541 KZT | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 91% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 91% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q39 (1,766 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q112 (5,019 KZT) | 1,512 KZT | + 232% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q204 (9,130 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q35 (1,585 KZT) | 682 KZT | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (1,492 KZT) | 659 KZT | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 (2,011 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 181% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q18 (808 KZT) | 415 KZT | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (627 KZT) | 422 KZT | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q56 (2,525 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 52% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q148 (6,641 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q84 (3,758 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q203 (9,075 KZT) | 8,878 KZT | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q213 (9,506 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q44 (1,968 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q16 (716 KZT) | 577 KZT | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 (805 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 168% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Q2,252 (100,750 KZT) | 59,114 KZT | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.72 (77 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 468% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q403 (18,043 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q21 (939 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 276% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
44.734
KZT
/
GTQ
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For example, you would need at least 793,244 KZT
(Q17,732)
in Guatemala City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
526,000 KZT
in Almaty.
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