Cost of living in Guatemala City, Guatemala vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 38% | |||
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Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 38% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q86 (€9) | €16 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (€4.67) | €8 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q22 (€2.28) | €5.42 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (€1.27) | €1.03 | + 23% | |
12 eggs, large | Q16 (€1.72) | €3.86 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (€0.96) | €2.79 | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q34 (€3.56) | €4.87 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 (€1.59) | €2.29 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (€1.17) | €1.65 | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 (€1.26) | €1.56 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q97 (€10) | €7 | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q15 (€1.57) | €2.04 | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (€0.85) | €1.34 | - 37% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 31% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,777 (€718) | €795 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,624 (€384) | €612 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q562 (€60) | €138 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,060 (€536) | €557 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,420 (€256) | €431 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q343 (€36) | €123 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q265 (€28) | €36 | - 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | Q2,765 (€293) | €440 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q650 (€69) | €109 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q57 (€6) | €10 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (€2.11) | €9 | - 76% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 32% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q409 (€43) | €81 | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q275 (€29) | €41 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q753 (€80) | €94 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q685 (€73) | €97 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 56% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,789 (€14,602) | €23,679 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (€0.66) | €1.43 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q108 (€11) | €36 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q73 (€8) | €18 | - 56% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 19% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (€3.77) | €8 | - 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q75 (€8) | €13 | - 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q190 (€20) | €27 | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q50 (€5.31) | €5.06 | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q32 (€3.35) | €3.12 | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (€4.29) | €3.14 | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (€1.74) | €1.93 | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (€1.52) | €2.33 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q87 (€9) | €16 | - 42% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 21% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q164 (€17) | €33 | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q90 (€9) | €16 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q209 (€22) | €73 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q377 (€40) | €63 | - 36% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q48 (€5.10) | €7 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q31 (€3.24) | €2.42 | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q23 (€2.44) | €2.71 | - 10% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (€573) | €466 | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.04 (€0.11) | €0.20 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q458 (€49) | €33 | + 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q32 (€3.35) | €6 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 37% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,200 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,391 (Q13,131) in Guatemala City.
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