- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 36% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q43 (ARS $199) | ARS $201 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (ARS $193) | ARS $161 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (ARS $128) | ARS $68 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (ARS $49) | ARS $28 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (ARS $63) | ARS $49 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (ARS $40) | ARS $37 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (ARS $175) | ARS $107 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (ARS $85) | ARS $41 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (ARS $37) | ARS $21 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (ARS $48) | ARS $38 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q74 (ARS $339) | ARS $169 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q14 (ARS $66) | ARS $57 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (ARS $31) | ARS $19 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 43% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (ARS $29,356) | ARS $20,423 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (ARS $21,115) | ARS $13,810 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (ARS $3,168) | ARS $3,616 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,905 (ARS $22,514) | ARS $15,461 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (ARS $16,270) | ARS $10,512 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (ARS $2,063) | ARS $2,761 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q387 (ARS $1,775) | ARS $803 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,344 (ARS $15,348) | ARS $12,141 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q755 (ARS $3,465) | ARS $4,446 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q59 (ARS $272) | ARS $217 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (ARS $92) | ARS $129 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 32% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q628 (ARS $2,881) | ARS $1,800 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q404 (ARS $1,852) | ARS $1,473 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q716 (ARS $3,288) | ARS $2,468 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q686 (ARS $3,147) | ARS $2,511 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 0% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q117,546 (ARS $539,490) | ARS $515,815 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (ARS $30) | ARS $29 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q118 (ARS $543) | ARS $588 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 93% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q45 (ARS $204) | ARS $137 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q121 (ARS $556) | ARS $202 | + 175% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q254 (ARS $1,165) | ARS $562 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q49 (ARS $225) | ARS $94 | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q30 (ARS $136) | ARS $62 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (ARS $182) | ARS $80 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (ARS $76) | ARS $50 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (ARS $61) | ARS $56 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (ARS $267) | ARS $212 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 21% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q150 (ARS $687) | ARS $552 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q84 (ARS $386) | ARS $346 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q178 (ARS $816) | ARS $1,622 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q309 (ARS $1,418) | ARS $1,071 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 (ARS $217) | ARS $154 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (ARS $114) | ARS $73 | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (ARS $114) | ARS $95 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (ARS $22,457) | ARS $18,366 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.12 (ARS $5.13) | ARS $7 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (ARS $1,953) | ARS $1,077 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q24 (ARS $108) | ARS $64 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.590
ARS
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,918 prices entered by 720 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 29% more expensive than in Argentina
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