Cost of living in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 43% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q45 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q30 (AU$5.04) | AU$5.47 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (AU$2.04) | AU$1.52 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 (AU$3.18) | AU$5.40 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (AU$1.74) | AU$4.83 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q50 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q21 (AU$3.46) | AU$4.56 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q5.43 (AU$0.91) | AU$3.15 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (AU$1.78) | AU$5.46 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q69 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q19 (AU$3.13) | AU$2.72 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (AU$1.42) | AU$2.75 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 53% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q5,984 (AU$999) | AU$2,943 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,538 (AU$758) | AU$2,147 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q885 (AU$148) | AU$249 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,000 (AU$668) | AU$1,822 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,209 (AU$536) | AU$1,417 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q333 (AU$56) | AU$157 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q381 (AU$64) | AU$46 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,250 (AU$543) | AU$374 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q851 (AU$142) | AU$212 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q65 (AU$11) | AU$12 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q22 (AU$3.62) | AU$28 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 9% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | AU$99 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | AU$59 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q577 (AU$96) | AU$129 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q400 (AU$67) | AU$131 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 55% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q130,000 (AU$21,710) | AU$27,303 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q21 (AU$3.55) | AU$1.38 | + 157% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q120 (AU$20) | AU$159 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 25% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q50 (AU$8) | AU$8 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q25 (AU$4.23) | AU$19 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q200 (AU$33) | AU$65 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q80 (AU$13) | AU$7 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | AU$5.25 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q37 (AU$6) | AU$5.32 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (AU$2.62) | AU$2.66 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q10 (AU$1.67) | AU$3.01 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q70 (AU$12) | AU$34 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 46% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q151 (AU$25) | AU$51 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q119 (AU$20) | AU$39 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q100 (AU$17) | AU$226 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q254 (AU$42) | AU$80 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q41 (AU$7) | AU$16 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q22 (AU$3.61) | AU$4.43 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q23 (AU$3.92) | AU$10 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$634 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q270 (AU$45) | AU$72 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q27 (AU$4.56) | AU$34 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 834 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$9,400 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$4,868 (Q29,148) in Antigua Guatemala.
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