Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q74 (601 MT) | 756 MT | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 (397 MT) | 348 MT | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (225 MT) | 435 MT | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q15 (122 MT) | 92 MT | + 32% | |
12 eggs, large | Q18 (148 MT) | 117 MT | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (85 MT) | 78 MT | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q42 (341 MT) | 317 MT | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q23 (187 MT) | 136 MT | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (78 MT) | 55 MT | + 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (89 MT) | 69 MT | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q93 (753 MT) | 585 MT | + 29% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q18 (146 MT) | 82 MT | + 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (64 MT) | 24 MT | + 171% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 36% cheaper than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,799 (63,237 MT) | 114,058 MT | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,903 (39,757 MT) | 44,659 MT | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q575 (4,662 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q6,600 (53,515 MT) | 63,171 MT | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,898 (31,602 MT) | 30,892 MT | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q423 (3,429 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 164% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q262 (2,124 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,470 (28,138 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q837 (6,783 MT) | 7,673 MT | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q90 (731 MT) | 269 MT | + 172% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q31 (254 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 89% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 9% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q493 (3,996 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q303 (2,456 MT) | 2,738 MT | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q817 (6,625 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q734 (5,950 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 6% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 32% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q168,629 (1,367,268 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 97% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (80 MT) | 79 MT | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q273 (2,214 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q97 (789 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 27% | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 67% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Maputo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (291 MT) | 269 MT | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q211 (1,711 MT) | 568 MT | + 201% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q284 (2,306 MT) | 2,304 MT | + 0% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q43 (346 MT) | 313 MT | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q40 (321 MT) | 173 MT | + 85% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q51 (413 MT) | 252 MT | + 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q23 (183 MT) | 119 MT | + 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (113 MT) | 119 MT | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q97 (783 MT) | 551 MT | + 42% | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 37% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q178 (1,440 MT) | 1,494 MT | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (686 MT) | 730 MT | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q220 (1,783 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q361 (2,923 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q55 (449 MT) | 325 MT | + 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q32 (258 MT) | 197 MT | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 (175 MT) | 75 MT | + 134% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,665 (45,932 MT) | 43,072 MT | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.55 (13 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 200% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q528 (4,284 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 (208 MT) | 127 MT | + 64% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 544 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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For example, you would need at least 381,531 MT (Q47,055) in Guatemala City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 374,000 MT in Maputo.
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