Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 55% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland)
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 54% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Sion | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q89 (CHF 10) | CHF 22 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 (CHF 5.50) | CHF 16 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q27 (CHF 3.16) | CHF 14 | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (CHF 1.56) | CHF 1.36 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | Q18 (CHF 2.06) | CHF 5.35 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q11 (CHF 1.26) | CHF 4.05 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q45 (CHF 5.23) | CHF 10 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 4.29 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (CHF 1.18) | CHF 2.16 | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (CHF 1.25) | CHF 2.48 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 (CHF 11) | CHF 15 | - 28% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 2.56 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (CHF 0.96) | - | - | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 56% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Sion | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,260 (CHF 851) | CHF 1,743 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,387 (CHF 514) | CHF 1,498 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q470 (CHF 55) | CHF 175 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,763 (CHF 558) | CHF 1,330 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,489 (CHF 292) | CHF 1,033 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q327 (CHF 38) | CHF 106 | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q219 (CHF 26) | CHF 38 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,117 (CHF 365) | CHF 421 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,007 (CHF 118) | CHF 109 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q85 (CHF 10) | CHF 14 | - 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (CHF 3.02) | CHF 25 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 40% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q455 (CHF 53) | CHF 103 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q261 (CHF 31) | CHF 50 | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q719 (CHF 84) | CHF 101 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q547 (CHF 64) | CHF 117 | - 45% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 63% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q158,657 (CHF 18,593) | CHF 27,795 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 (CHF 1.39) | CHF 1.61 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q313 (CHF 37) | CHF 138 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q111 (CHF 13) | CHF 45 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 25% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Sion | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q50 (CHF 5.91) | CHF 11 | - 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q171 (CHF 20) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q305 (CHF 36) | CHF 64 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q44 (CHF 5.20) | CHF 8 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (CHF 4.22) | CHF 4.16 | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q44 (CHF 5.14) | CHF 4.17 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (CHF 2.29) | CHF 3.05 | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q16 (CHF 1.91) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q89 (CHF 10) | CHF 30 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 42% cheaper than in Sion (Switzerland) | ||||
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Guatemala City | Sion | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q149 (CHF 17) | CHF 69 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q88 (CHF 10) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q206 (CHF 24) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q335 (CHF 39) | CHF 97 | - 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q57 (CHF 7) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q31 (CHF 3.60) | CHF 4.24 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 (CHF 2.13) | CHF 5.90 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,263 (CHF 617) | CHF 400 | + 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.46 (CHF 0.17) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q375 (CHF 44) | CHF 100 | - 56% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q25 (CHF 2.96) | CHF 9 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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