- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 27% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q44 (ARS $170) | ARS $175 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (ARS $159) | ARS $144 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q26 (ARS $99) | ARS $65 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (ARS $42) | ARS $26 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (ARS $54) | ARS $41 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (ARS $34) | ARS $35 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q40 (ARS $155) | ARS $106 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (ARS $71) | ARS $39 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (ARS $31) | ARS $19 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q10 (ARS $40) | ARS $32 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q74 (ARS $283) | ARS $149 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (ARS $55) | ARS $51 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q6 (ARS $25) | ARS $16 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 36% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (ARS $24,457) | ARS $18,584 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (ARS $17,591) | ARS $13,432 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (ARS $2,640) | ARS $2,550 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,827 (ARS $18,458) | ARS $14,070 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (ARS $13,555) | ARS $9,277 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q464 (ARS $1,773) | ARS $1,760 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q389 (ARS $1,487) | ARS $732 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,457 (ARS $13,219) | ARS $11,785 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q755 (ARS $2,887) | ARS $3,580 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q59 (ARS $226) | ARS $195 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (ARS $78) | ARS $112 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 18% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q647 (ARS $2,473) | ARS $1,780 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q404 (ARS $1,543) | ARS $1,389 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q716 (ARS $2,739) | ARS $2,202 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q770 (ARS $2,943) | ARS $2,386 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 11% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q128,369 (ARS $490,834) | ARS $435,244 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (ARS $29) | ARS $24 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q124 (ARS $474) | ARS $448 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 83% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q45 (ARS $170) | ARS $107 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q136 (ARS $520) | ARS $200 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q261 (ARS $996) | ARS $504 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q49 (ARS $187) | ARS $86 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q30 (ARS $115) | ARS $57 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q41 (ARS $155) | ARS $77 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (ARS $63) | ARS $43 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (ARS $50) | ARS $52 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q62 (ARS $239) | ARS $199 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 15% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (ARS $600) | ARS $517 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (ARS $319) | ARS $313 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q178 (ARS $680) | ARS $1,313 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q301 (ARS $1,152) | ARS $1,005 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 (ARS $180) | ARS $154 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q26 (ARS $98) | ARS $66 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (ARS $97) | ARS $93 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,218 (ARS $16,127) | ARS $15,495 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.12 (ARS $4.28) | ARS $5.52 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q483 (ARS $1,848) | ARS $982 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (ARS $88) | ARS $58 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.824
ARS
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,639 prices entered by 760 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 26% more expensive than in Argentina
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