Cost of living in Antigua Guatemala, Guatemala vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 56% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q45 ($5.85) | $18 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 ($5.65) | $9 | - 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q30 ($3.92) | $5.20 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 ($1.59) | $1.16 | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | Q19 ($2.47) | $5.18 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 ($1.35) | $4.92 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q50 ($6) | $12 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q21 ($2.69) | $4.15 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q5.43 ($0.70) | $2.18 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 ($1.38) | $5.54 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q69 ($9) | $18 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q19 ($2.44) | $2.51 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 ($1.10) | $3.82 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 73% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q5,984 ($777) | $3,960 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,538 ($589) | $3,733 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q885 ($115) | $128 | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,000 ($519) | $2,873 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,209 ($417) | $2,430 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q333 ($43) | $101 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q381 ($49) | $48 | + 2% | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,250 ($422) | $518 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q851 ($110) | $139 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q65 ($8) | $11 | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q22 ($2.81) | $42 | - 93% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 16% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $62 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $46 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q577 ($75) | $105 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q400 ($52) | $171 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 45% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q130,000 ($16,883) | $23,115 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q21 ($2.76) | $0.95 | + 190% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q120 ($16) | $92 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 53% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q50 ($6) | $9 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q25 ($3.29) | $12 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q200 ($26) | $132 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q80 ($10) | $7 | + 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.80 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q37 ($4.81) | $8 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 ($2.03) | $4.63 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q10 ($1.30) | $2.49 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q70 ($9) | $32 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) is 57% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q151 ($20) | $61 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q119 ($16) | $31 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q100 ($13) | $263 | - 95% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q254 ($33) | $109 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q41 ($5.36) | $15 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q22 ($2.81) | $5.19 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q23 ($3.05) | $8 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $405 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.35 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q270 ($35) | $111 | - 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q27 ($3.54) | $11 | - 68% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $11,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $4,393 (Q33,825) in Antigua Guatemala.
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