- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Argentina
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Argentina
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 59% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q43 (ARS $224) | ARS $191 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (ARS $217) | ARS $154 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (ARS $144) | ARS $68 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (ARS $55) | ARS $28 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (ARS $71) | ARS $46 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (ARS $46) | ARS $37 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (ARS $197) | ARS $106 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (ARS $95) | ARS $41 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (ARS $41) | ARS $21 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (ARS $54) | ARS $36 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q74 (ARS $381) | ARS $159 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q14 (ARS $74) | ARS $54 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (ARS $34) | ARS $18 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 66% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (ARS $33,051) | ARS $19,854 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (ARS $23,772) | ARS $13,587 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (ARS $3,567) | ARS $3,276 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,724 (ARS $24,409) | ARS $15,026 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (ARS $18,318) | ARS $10,018 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (ARS $2,323) | ARS $2,620 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q387 (ARS $1,998) | ARS $795 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,344 (ARS $17,280) | ARS $12,078 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q755 (ARS $3,901) | ARS $3,950 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q59 (ARS $306) | ARS $207 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (ARS $103) | ARS $135 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 50% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q628 (ARS $3,244) | ARS $1,760 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q404 (ARS $2,085) | ARS $1,482 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q716 (ARS $3,702) | ARS $2,388 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q686 (ARS $3,543) | ARS $2,460 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 27% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,477 (ARS $710,386) | ARS $488,667 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (ARS $34) | ARS $26 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q133 (ARS $685) | ARS $566 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 118% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q45 (ARS $230) | ARS $135 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q121 (ARS $626) | ARS $203 | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q254 (ARS $1,311) | ARS $595 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q49 (ARS $253) | ARS $100 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q30 (ARS $153) | ARS $61 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (ARS $205) | ARS $78 | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (ARS $85) | ARS $46 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (ARS $68) | ARS $57 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (ARS $300) | ARS $210 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 46% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q150 (ARS $774) | ARS $548 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q84 (ARS $434) | ARS $340 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q178 (ARS $919) | ARS $1,403 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q309 (ARS $1,597) | ARS $1,051 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 (ARS $245) | ARS $150 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (ARS $129) | ARS $70 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (ARS $129) | ARS $94 | + 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (ARS $25,284) | ARS $16,754 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.12 (ARS $5.78) | ARS $6 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q444 (ARS $2,293) | ARS $1,041 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q24 (ARS $122) | ARS $61 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.167
ARS
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,603 prices entered by 695 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 54% more expensive than in Argentina
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