Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 4% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 14% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q74 (146 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | - 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 (97 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (55 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q15 (30 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | Q18 (36 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (21 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q42 (83 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q23 (45 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (19 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (22 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q93 (183 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q18 (35 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (16 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 32% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 24% cheaper than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,799 (15,394 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,903 (9,678 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q575 (1,135 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q6,600 (13,027 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,898 (7,693 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q423 (835 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q262 (517 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,470 (6,850 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q837 (1,651 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q90 (178 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q31 (62 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q493 (973 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q303 (598 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q817 (1,613 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q734 (1,448 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 26% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 4% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q168,629 (332,832 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (19 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q273 (539 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q97 (192 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | - 7% | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 60% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (71 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | - 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q211 (416 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 161% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q284 (561 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q43 (84 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q40 (78 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q51 (101 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q23 (44 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (28 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q97 (191 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 128% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 19% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q178 (350 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (167 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q220 (434 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q361 (712 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q55 (109 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q32 (63 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 (43 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,665 (11,181 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.55 (3.07 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 116% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q528 (1,043 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | + 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 (51 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |
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These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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