Cost of living in Guatemala City, Guatemala compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 26% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q35 ($4.80) | $10 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q40 ($5.49) | $7 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q20 ($2.68) | $4.73 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 ($1.68) | $0.97 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 ($1.89) | $2.97 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q7 ($1.00) | $2.20 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q24 ($3.33) | $4.41 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q25 ($3.36) | $3.45 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 ($1.22) | $1.16 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q8 ($1.15) | $4.23 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q65 ($9) | $12 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 ($2.09) | $1.79 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q15 ($2.11) | $1.18 | + 79% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 42% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q5,174 ($709) | $1,035 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q3,597 ($493) | $857 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q628 ($86) | $249 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,221 ($442) | $715 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q2,156 ($296) | $680 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q314 ($43) | $252 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q412 ($57) | $42 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q4,130 ($566) | $372 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,142 ($157) | $100 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q59 ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q15 ($2.11) | $24 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 42% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q456 ($62) | $48 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q381 ($52) | $30 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q794 ($109) | $102 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q661 ($91) | $100 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 32% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,500 ($18,855) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 ($0.94) | $0.56 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q120 ($16) | $50 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q79 ($11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 35% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q39 ($5.41) | $5.55 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q112 ($15) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q216 ($30) | $109 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q35 ($4.86) | $4.00 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 ($4.57) | $3.03 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 ($6) | $4.29 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q18 ($2.48) | $3.90 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q14 ($1.90) | $1.39 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q56 ($8) | $18 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 15% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q148 ($20) | $32 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q84 ($12) | $18 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q215 ($29) | $30 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q213 ($29) | $49 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 ($6) | $5.00 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q16 ($2.19) | $5.09 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 ($2.47) | $3.42 | - 28% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Q4,949 ($679) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.72 ($0.24) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q403 ($55) | $33 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q21 ($2.88) | $5.95 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 955 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 29% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,300
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $2,331
(Q17,000)
in Guatemala City.
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