Cost of living in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 59% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q45 ($5.84) | $19 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 ($5.64) | $9 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q30 ($3.91) | $7 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 ($1.59) | $1.69 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | Q19 ($2.46) | $6 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 ($1.35) | $7 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q50 ($6) | $10 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q21 ($2.68) | $4.89 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q5.43 ($0.70) | $2.41 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 ($1.38) | $3.43 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q69 ($9) | $16 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q19 ($2.43) | $2.56 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 ($1.10) | $4.30 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 61% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q5,984 ($775) | $2,610 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,538 ($588) | $1,963 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q885 ($115) | $279 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,000 ($518) | $1,732 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,209 ($416) | $1,316 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q333 ($43) | $143 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q381 ($49) | $41 | + 20% | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,250 ($421) | $450 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q851 ($110) | $132 | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q65 ($8) | $14 | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q22 ($2.81) | $26 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 15% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $66 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $75 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q577 ($75) | $101 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q400 ($52) | $172 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 16% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q130,000 ($16,845) | $25,902 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q21 ($2.76) | $1.03 | + 168% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q120 ($16) | $42 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 57% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q50 ($6) | $12 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q25 ($3.28) | $29 | - 88% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q200 ($26) | $115 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q80 ($10) | $9 | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.89 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q37 ($4.79) | $5.81 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 ($2.03) | $5.70 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q10 ($1.30) | $2.05 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q70 ($9) | $25 | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 48% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q151 ($20) | $58 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q119 ($15) | $26 | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q100 ($13) | $123 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q254 ($33) | $110 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q41 ($5.35) | $13 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q22 ($2.80) | $6 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q23 ($3.04) | $7 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q270 ($35) | $51 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q27 ($3.54) | $10 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $8,600 in Maui you would need to make just about $4,284 (Q33,060) in Antigua Guatemala.
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