Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 42% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique)
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| Food | + 66% | |||
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| Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 66% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q111 (920 MT) | 457 MT | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q58 (480 MT) | 340 MT | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q31 (256 MT) | 179 MT | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q16 (130 MT) | 92 MT | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q23 (191 MT) | 114 MT | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q13 (107 MT) | 71 MT | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q46 (382 MT) | 465 MT | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q20 (166 MT) | 153 MT | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q16 (135 MT) | 75 MT | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q14 (112 MT) | 57 MT | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 (749 MT) | 493 MT | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q20 (162 MT) | 77 MT | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (69 MT) | 35 MT | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 16% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Beira | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q9,540 (78,958 MT) | 66,956 MT | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q5,286 (43,744 MT) | 39,666 MT | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q950 (7,863 MT) | 5,337 MT | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q7,337 (60,723 MT) | 43,577 MT | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q4,480 (37,074 MT) | 38,148 MT | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q831 (6,880 MT) | 3,502 MT | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q384 (3,180 MT) | 3,889 MT | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,778 (22,992 MT) | 25,254 MT | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q936 (7,748 MT) | 6,520 MT | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q156 (1,288 MT) | 309 MT | + 317% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q62 (515 MT) | 200 MT | + 158% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 79% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Beira | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q524 (4,334 MT) | 2,197 MT | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q494 (4,092 MT) | 2,296 MT | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q931 (7,706 MT) | 3,779 MT | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q1,007 (8,330 MT) | 6,389 MT | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 79% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Beira | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q181,883 (1,505,291 MT) | 725,422 MT | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q21 (170 MT) | 56 MT | + 203% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q317 (2,621 MT) | 1,771 MT | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q116 (963 MT) | 859 MT | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 129% more expensive than in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Beira | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q52 (432 MT) | 219 MT | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q213 (1,763 MT) | 635 MT | + 178% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q320 (2,646 MT) | 1,853 MT | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q75 (620 MT) | 238 MT | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q51 (423 MT) | 161 MT | + 163% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q48 (401 MT) | 188 MT | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (169 MT) | 106 MT | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q23 (189 MT) | 90 MT | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q190 (1,574 MT) | 385 MT | + 309% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in Beira (Mozambique) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Beira | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q180 (1,493 MT) | 1,605 MT | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q106 (876 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q369 (3,050 MT) | 5,000 MT | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q455 (3,768 MT) | 2,391 MT | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q80 (663 MT) | 378 MT | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q38 (318 MT) | 230 MT | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 (182 MT) | 96 MT | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q7,617 (63,040 MT) | 30,000 MT | + 110% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.90 (16 MT) | 20 MT | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q726 (6,012 MT) | 2,526 MT | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q28 (228 MT) | 186 MT | + 22% | |
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TOTAL | + 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 346 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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