Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 25% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 54% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q74 (42,760 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 114% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 (28,216 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (16,034 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 100% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q15 (8,659 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Q18 (10,510 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 112% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (6,031 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q42 (24,290 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q23 (13,298 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (5,538 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (6,315 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 110% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q93 (53,620 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 168% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q18 (10,375 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 332% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (4,548 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 52% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 27% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,799 (4,500,113 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 350% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,903 (2,829,209 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 254% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q575 (331,733 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q6,600 (3,808,304 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,898 (2,248,865 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q423 (244,033 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q262 (151,117 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,470 (2,002,412 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q837 (482,705 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q90 (51,999 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 593% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q31 (18,090 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q493 (284,356 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q303 (174,809 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q817 (471,440 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q734 (423,440 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 5% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q168,629 (97,298,505 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (5,662 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q273 (157,519 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q97 (56,117 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (20,698 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q211 (121,739 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q284 (164,072 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q43 (24,631 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q40 (22,860 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q51 (29,402 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q23 (13,001 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (8,068 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q97 (55,722 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 23% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q178 (102,458 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (48,797 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q220 (126,873 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q361 (208,011 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 494% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q55 (31,944 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q32 (18,355 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 359% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 (12,488 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 316% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,665 (3,268,627 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.55 (897 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q528 (304,854 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 (14,832 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 394% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 422 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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