Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 23% cheaper than in Macao
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 20% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Guatemala City | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q74 (76 Pataca) | 90 Pataca | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 (50 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (29 Pataca) | 30 Pataca | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q15 (15 Pataca) | 19 Pataca | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | Q18 (19 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (11 Pataca) | 28 Pataca | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q42 (43 Pataca) | 55 Pataca | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q23 (24 Pataca) | 23 Pataca | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (10 Pataca) | 25 Pataca | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (11 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q93 (96 Pataca) | 132 Pataca | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q18 (19 Pataca) | 16 Pataca | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (8 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | - 40% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 40% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,799 (8,046 Pataca) | 16,372 Pataca | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,903 (5,059 Pataca) | 12,482 Pataca | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q575 (593 Pataca) | 845 Pataca | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q6,600 (6,809 Pataca) | 11,749 Pataca | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,898 (4,021 Pataca) | 8,195 Pataca | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q423 (436 Pataca) | 664 Pataca | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q262 (270 Pataca) | 175 Pataca | + 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,470 (3,580 Pataca) | 5,906 Pataca | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q837 (863 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q90 (93 Pataca) | 80 Pataca | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q31 (32 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | - 23% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 8% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q493 (508 Pataca) | 617 Pataca | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q303 (313 Pataca) | 328 Pataca | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q817 (843 Pataca) | 681 Pataca | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q734 (757 Pataca) | 1,013 Pataca | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in Macao | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q168,629 (173,972 Pataca) | 272,113 Pataca | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (10 Pataca) | 11 Pataca | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q273 (282 Pataca) | 223 Pataca | + 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q97 (100 Pataca) | 101 Pataca | - 0% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 7% more expensive than in Macao | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (37 Pataca) | 61 Pataca | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q211 (218 Pataca) | 114 Pataca | + 92% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q284 (293 Pataca) | 291 Pataca | + 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q43 (44 Pataca) | 42 Pataca | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q40 (41 Pataca) | 34 Pataca | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q51 (53 Pataca) | 62 Pataca | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q23 (23 Pataca) | 13 Pataca | + 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (14 Pataca) | 24 Pataca | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q97 (100 Pataca) | 261 Pataca | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 33% cheaper than in Macao | ||||
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Guatemala City | Macao | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q178 (183 Pataca) | 338 Pataca | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (87 Pataca) | 262 Pataca | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q220 (227 Pataca) | 1,290 Pataca | - 82% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q361 (372 Pataca) | 620 Pataca | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q55 (57 Pataca) | 97 Pataca | - 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q32 (33 Pataca) | 41 Pataca | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 (22 Pataca) | 51 Pataca | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,665 (5,844 Pataca) | 4,321 Pataca | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.55 (1.60 Pataca) | 1.10 Pataca | + 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q528 (545 Pataca) | 1,187 Pataca | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 (27 Pataca) | 46 Pataca | - 43% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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