Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 7% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Maseru or in Guatemala City? You can help!
Improve the prices for Maseru! Improve the prices for Guatemala City!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 423 prices entered by 35 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | + 4% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 4% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Guatemala City | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q74 (178 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 (118 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (67 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q15 (36 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Q18 (44 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (25 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q42 (101 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q23 (55 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (23 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (26 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q93 (223 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q18 (43 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 120% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (19 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Guatemala City | Maseru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,799 (18,750 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,903 (11,788 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q575 (1,382 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q6,600 (15,868 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,898 (9,370 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q423 (1,017 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q262 (630 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,470 (8,343 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q837 (2,011 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q90 (217 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q31 (75 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Guatemala City | Maseru | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q493 (1,185 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q303 (728 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q817 (1,964 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q734 (1,764 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Guatemala City | Maseru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q168,629 (405,401 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (24 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q273 (656 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q97 (234 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Guatemala City | Maseru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (86 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q211 (507 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q284 (684 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q43 (103 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q40 (95 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q51 (123 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q23 (54 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (34 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q97 (232 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 10% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Guatemala City | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q178 (427 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (203 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q220 (529 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q361 (867 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q55 (133 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q32 (76 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 (52 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,665 (13,619 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.55 (3.74 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q528 (1,270 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 168% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 (62 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 7% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 423 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
2.404
LSL
/
GTQ
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in New York City is 101% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in London is 114% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Taipei is 18% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Paris is 44% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii is 71% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 26% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Shanghai is 15% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 63% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is 41% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Sydney is 65% more expensive than in Tokyo
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least 63,077 Loti (Q26,237) in Guatemala City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 59,000 Loti in Maseru.
Do you live in Maseru? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Potchefstroom (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Barquisimeto (Venezuela)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Rustenburg (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Monterrey (Mexico)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Panama City (Panama)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dallas, Texas (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nelspruit (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Polokwane (South Africa)
Prices recently added
- 500 ml beer in neighbourhood pub in Bihar Sharif costs ₨1,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Furnished accommodation in normal area, monthly rent - 85 m2 in Vitoria-Gasteiz costs €1,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Sydney costs AU$20 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Prishtina costs €3.10 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Fukuoka costs ¥450 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Shizuoka costs ¥1,000 (about 4 hours ago)