Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 38% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q80 (AU$16) | AU$23 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 (AU$9) | AU$15 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q31 (AU$5.95) | AU$7 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q14 (AU$2.65) | AU$2.04 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q18 (AU$3.57) | AU$7 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q11 (AU$2.13) | AU$7 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q40 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q21 (AU$4.12) | AU$5.24 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (AU$1.92) | AU$3.75 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (AU$2.09) | AU$6 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q82 (AU$16) | AU$22 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (AU$3.37) | AU$3.78 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (AU$1.63) | AU$3.08 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 59% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,202 (AU$1,392) | AU$3,696 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,596 (AU$888) | AU$2,631 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q545 (AU$105) | AU$238 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,516 (AU$1,066) | AU$2,459 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,074 (AU$594) | AU$1,911 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q359 (AU$69) | AU$170 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q251 (AU$49) | AU$78 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,368 (AU$651) | AU$684 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q910 (AU$176) | AU$291 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q89 (AU$17) | AU$16 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q34 (AU$7) | AU$41 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 21% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q454 (AU$88) | AU$135 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q429 (AU$83) | AU$90 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q732 (AU$141) | AU$189 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q709 (AU$137) | AU$224 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 64% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q127,147 (AU$24,575) | AU$37,517 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (AU$1.87) | AU$1.99 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q177 (AU$34) | AU$165 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 5% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (AU$7) | AU$8 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q141 (AU$27) | AU$24 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q301 (AU$58) | AU$89 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q41 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q39 (AU$8) | AU$5.55 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q55 (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (AU$3.74) | AU$4.39 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (AU$2.65) | AU$4.95 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q88 (AU$17) | AU$35 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q118 (AU$23) | AU$66 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (AU$16) | AU$45 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q273 (AU$53) | AU$374 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q330 (AU$64) | AU$133 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q62 (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q27 (AU$5.31) | AU$5.46 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q21 (AU$4.13) | AU$11 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,899 (AU$1,140) | AU$942 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.11 (AU$0.41) | AU$0.65 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q448 (AU$87) | AU$78 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q25 (AU$4.88) | AU$42 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.19328
AUD
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,235 prices entered by 433 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 51% cheaper than in Australia
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