Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 54% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q78 (ARS $863) | ARS $600 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (ARS $485) | ARS $425 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q22 (ARS $237) | ARS $144 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (ARS $131) | ARS $65 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (ARS $180) | ARS $138 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (ARS $92) | ARS $83 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 (ARS $326) | ARS $263 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q14 (ARS $154) | ARS $94 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (ARS $119) | ARS $46 | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 (ARS $131) | ARS $78 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q97 (ARS $1,071) | ARS $273 | + 292% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q15 (ARS $163) | ARS $141 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (ARS $85) | ARS $38 | + 122% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 69% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,545 (ARS $72,205) | ARS $35,124 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,554 (ARS $39,206) | ARS $22,370 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q468 (ARS $5,167) | ARS $4,381 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,604 (ARS $50,791) | ARS $24,929 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,240 (ARS $24,707) | ARS $15,909 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q280 (ARS $3,092) | ARS $3,386 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q266 (ARS $2,931) | ARS $1,410 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,055 (ARS $33,704) | ARS $32,845 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q683 (ARS $7,531) | ARS $13,744 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q64 (ARS $711) | ARS $344 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q21 (ARS $237) | ARS $252 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 35% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q460 (ARS $5,069) | ARS $3,722 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q264 (ARS $2,917) | ARS $2,223 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q725 (ARS $7,992) | ARS $6,389 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q777 (ARS $8,572) | ARS $5,282 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 15% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q138,741 (ARS $1,530,538) | ARS $1,876,940 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (ARS $69) | ARS $65 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q98 (ARS $1,077) | ARS $1,503 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 105% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q44 (ARS $489) | ARS $273 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q124 (ARS $1,363) | ARS $603 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q233 (ARS $2,575) | ARS $1,151 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (ARS $530) | ARS $251 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q34 (ARS $371) | ARS $159 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q47 (ARS $515) | ARS $214 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (ARS $181) | ARS $114 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (ARS $191) | ARS $126 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q74 (ARS $819) | ARS $480 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 34% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q151 (ARS $1,661) | ARS $1,246 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (ARS $921) | ARS $636 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q196 (ARS $2,158) | ARS $2,146 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q401 (ARS $4,425) | ARS $2,109 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q61 (ARS $677) | ARS $403 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 (ARS $370) | ARS $157 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q31 (ARS $336) | ARS $149 | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (ARS $59,648) | ARS $63,179 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (ARS $14) | ARS $17 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q353 (ARS $3,891) | ARS $1,897 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q34 (ARS $370) | ARS $162 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
11.032
ARS
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GTQ
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,273 prices entered by 1,421 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 37% more expensive than in Argentina
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