Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q71 (AU$12) | AU$18 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q20 (AU$3.46) | AU$5.86 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (AU$2.05) | AU$1.38 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (AU$2.78) | AU$5.52 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (AU$1.44) | AU$5.01 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q27 (AU$4.70) | AU$8 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 (AU$2.49) | AU$4.45 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (AU$1.40) | AU$3.31 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (AU$1.90) | AU$5.39 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 (AU$16) | AU$20 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q15 (AU$2.58) | AU$2.93 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (AU$1.24) | AU$2.10 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 61% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,407 (AU$1,101) | AU$2,623 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,453 (AU$593) | AU$1,901 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q418 (AU$72) | AU$293 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,278 (AU$735) | AU$1,945 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,207 (AU$379) | AU$1,465 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q281 (AU$48) | AU$176 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q266 (AU$46) | AU$60 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,855 (AU$491) | AU$488 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q670 (AU$115) | AU$246 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q53 (AU$9) | AU$12 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q19 (AU$3.28) | AU$31 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 26% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q439 (AU$75) | AU$108 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q292 (AU$50) | AU$73 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q832 (AU$143) | AU$148 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q664 (AU$114) | AU$140 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 69% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,207 (AU$23,581) | AU$27,657 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (AU$1.07) | AU$1.42 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q100 (AU$17) | AU$148 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 19% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q37 (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q73 (AU$13) | AU$18 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q192 (AU$33) | AU$72 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q32 (AU$5.51) | AU$4.59 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 (AU$8) | AU$5.99 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q18 (AU$3.08) | AU$3.63 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q15 (AU$2.56) | AU$3.34 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q76 (AU$13) | AU$29 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q125 (AU$21) | AU$57 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q81 (AU$14) | AU$35 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q214 (AU$37) | AU$208 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q335 (AU$58) | AU$93 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (AU$5.01) | AU$4.62 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (AU$4.34) | AU$9 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (AU$929) | AU$644 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (AU$0.22) | AU$0.56 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q434 (AU$75) | AU$67 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q34 (AU$5.80) | AU$35 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.17187
AUD
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,521 prices entered by 587 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 53% cheaper than in Australia
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