Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 37% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q85 (AU$15) | AU$21 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q48 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (AU$5.26) | AU$6 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (AU$2.38) | AU$1.78 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 (AU$3.37) | AU$6 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (AU$2.13) | AU$7 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q43 (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (AU$3.16) | AU$4.50 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (AU$1.77) | AU$3.33 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (AU$1.95) | AU$5.74 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q96 (AU$17) | AU$20 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (AU$3.01) | AU$3.83 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (AU$1.23) | AU$2.84 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 57% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,202 (AU$1,300) | AU$2,998 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,994 (AU$721) | AU$2,221 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q469 (AU$85) | AU$241 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,319 (AU$960) | AU$2,108 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,839 (AU$513) | AU$1,582 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q402 (AU$73) | AU$186 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q204 (AU$37) | AU$70 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,194 (AU$577) | AU$570 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q728 (AU$131) | AU$273 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q113 (AU$20) | AU$12 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (AU$4.63) | AU$36 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 28% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q392 (AU$71) | AU$108 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q335 (AU$61) | AU$80 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q737 (AU$133) | AU$159 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q519 (AU$94) | AU$176 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 54% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q154,051 (AU$27,809) | AU$33,118 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (AU$1.76) | AU$1.97 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q326 (AU$59) | AU$180 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 9% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q54 (AU$10) | AU$9 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q200 (AU$36) | AU$21 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q284 (AU$51) | AU$75 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q41 (AU$7) | AU$12 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (AU$7) | AU$5.09 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (AU$7) | AU$5.30 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (AU$3.42) | AU$3.54 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (AU$3.11) | AU$3.44 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q89 (AU$16) | AU$33 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 44% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (AU$28) | AU$61 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (AU$15) | AU$39 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q278 (AU$50) | AU$209 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q337 (AU$61) | AU$108 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q58 (AU$10) | AU$20 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q30 (AU$5.48) | AU$5.07 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q17 (AU$3.03) | AU$10 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,498 (AU$812) | AU$731 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.22 (AU$0.22) | AU$0.34 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q381 (AU$69) | AU$77 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q32 (AU$5.77) | AU$41 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.18052
AUD
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,292 prices entered by 458 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 47% cheaper than in Australia
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