Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 13% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Guatemala | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q97 (ARS $1,683) | ARS $1,658 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 (ARS $849) | ARS $1,122 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q26 (ARS $447) | ARS $400 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (ARS $218) | ARS $148 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q18 (ARS $307) | ARS $308 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q11 (ARS $195) | ARS $213 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q36 (ARS $618) | ARS $663 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (ARS $322) | ARS $219 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (ARS $198) | ARS $111 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 (ARS $200) | ARS $195 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q110 (ARS $1,915) | ARS $747 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q16 (ARS $279) | ARS $267 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (ARS $144) | ARS $95 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 34% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Guatemala | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,075 (ARS $122,740) | ARS $90,706 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,794 (ARS $65,822) | ARS $58,636 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q530 (ARS $9,197) | ARS $6,827 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,918 (ARS $85,323) | ARS $61,093 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,693 (ARS $46,725) | ARS $39,224 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q423 (ARS $7,341) | ARS $5,673 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q259 (ARS $4,498) | ARS $2,696 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,936 (ARS $50,939) | ARS $57,734 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q713 (ARS $12,374) | ARS $32,416 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q117 (ARS $2,022) | ARS $748 | + 170% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q31 (ARS $532) | ARS $568 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 33% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Guatemala | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q428 (ARS $7,419) | ARS $10,854 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q293 (ARS $5,091) | ARS $6,947 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q721 (ARS $12,503) | ARS $20,227 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q470 (ARS $8,161) | ARS $15,979 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 41% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Guatemala | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q168,110 (ARS $2,916,558) | ARS $4,284,760 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 (ARS $205) | ARS $134 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q416 (ARS $7,215) | ARS $2,747 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 104% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Guatemala | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q41 (ARS $706) | ARS $716 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q260 (ARS $4,504) | ARS $1,070 | + 321% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q287 (ARS $4,980) | ARS $2,291 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q44 (ARS $764) | ARS $471 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q39 (ARS $674) | ARS $350 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q37 (ARS $637) | ARS $419 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (ARS $373) | ARS $262 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q18 (ARS $309) | ARS $264 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q79 (ARS $1,369) | ARS $1,195 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 15% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Guatemala | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q177 (ARS $3,078) | ARS $2,959 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q71 (ARS $1,240) | ARS $1,406 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q279 (ARS $4,835) | ARS $3,557 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q320 (ARS $5,547) | ARS $4,768 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q66 (ARS $1,140) | ARS $897 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 (ARS $588) | ARS $400 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q19 (ARS $323) | ARS $366 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q2,406 (ARS $41,737) | ARS $105,316 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.73 (ARS $13) | ARS $27 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q366 (ARS $6,353) | ARS $4,026 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 (ARS $454) | ARS $395 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,547 prices entered by 1,235 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
17.349
ARS
/
GTQ
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 20% more expensive than in Argentina
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