- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 41% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q49 (ARS $240) | ARS $213 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (ARS $207) | ARS $171 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (ARS $104) | ARS $72 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (ARS $57) | ARS $30 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (ARS $74) | ARS $52 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (ARS $40) | ARS $39 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (ARS $184) | ARS $110 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (ARS $89) | ARS $42 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (ARS $46) | ARS $23 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (ARS $54) | ARS $39 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q87 (ARS $424) | ARS $178 | + 138% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (ARS $71) | ARS $61 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (ARS $35) | ARS $21 | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 46% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (ARS $31,121) | ARS $21,028 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (ARS $22,384) | ARS $14,246 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (ARS $3,359) | ARS $3,674 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,659 (ARS $22,667) | ARS $15,449 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (ARS $17,249) | ARS $10,789 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (ARS $2,187) | ARS $2,774 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q341 (ARS $1,661) | ARS $828 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,536 (ARS $17,203) | ARS $12,150 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q747 (ARS $3,635) | ARS $4,821 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q102 (ARS $498) | ARS $220 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q44 (ARS $214) | ARS $133 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 34% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q430 (ARS $2,095) | ARS $1,920 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q466 (ARS $2,266) | ARS $1,626 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q745 (ARS $3,625) | ARS $2,498 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q699 (ARS $3,403) | ARS $2,551 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 56% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,039 (ARS $666,775) | ARS $565,288 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q19 (ARS $91) | ARS $31 | + 191% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q175 (ARS $851) | ARS $626 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 112% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q42 (ARS $204) | ARS $152 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q144 (ARS $700) | ARS $219 | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q274 (ARS $1,331) | ARS $599 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q50 (ARS $243) | ARS $97 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (ARS $159) | ARS $66 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (ARS $196) | ARS $86 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (ARS $100) | ARS $52 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (ARS $82) | ARS $60 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (ARS $284) | ARS $229 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 32% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q139 (ARS $675) | ARS $590 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q89 (ARS $431) | ARS $354 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q185 (ARS $900) | ARS $1,724 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q373 (ARS $1,817) | ARS $1,125 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q46 (ARS $226) | ARS $161 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (ARS $122) | ARS $75 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (ARS $121) | ARS $100 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (ARS $23,807) | ARS $20,119 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.74 (ARS $8) | ARS $7 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (ARS $2,070) | ARS $1,119 | + 85% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (ARS $110) | ARS $66 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
4.866
ARS
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,694 prices entered by 697 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 47% more expensive than in Argentina
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