Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 29% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q92 (AU$17) | AU$20 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 (AU$9) | AU$13 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q24 (AU$4.49) | AU$6 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (AU$2.37) | AU$1.60 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 (AU$3.44) | AU$5.79 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q16 (AU$2.89) | AU$6 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q36 (AU$7) | AU$7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q22 (AU$4.14) | AU$4.19 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q14 (AU$2.54) | AU$3.19 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (AU$1.97) | AU$6 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q101 (AU$19) | AU$18 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (AU$3.18) | AU$3.08 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q9 (AU$1.62) | AU$2.65 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,595 (AU$1,409) | AU$3,000 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,784 (AU$888) | AU$2,081 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q780 (AU$145) | AU$243 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,366 (AU$996) | AU$1,932 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,185 (AU$591) | AU$1,523 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q622 (AU$115) | AU$167 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q196 (AU$36) | AU$74 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,988 (AU$554) | AU$500 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q903 (AU$167) | AU$205 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q104 (AU$19) | AU$13 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q32 (AU$6) | AU$38 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q490 (AU$91) | AU$111 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q405 (AU$75) | AU$66 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q869 (AU$161) | AU$148 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q724 (AU$134) | AU$165 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q138,997 (AU$25,786) | AU$31,266 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q17 (AU$3.22) | AU$1.94 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q278 (AU$52) | AU$156 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 19% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q39 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q208 (AU$39) | AU$15 | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q226 (AU$42) | AU$76 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q67 (AU$12) | AU$7 | + 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q31 (AU$5.80) | AU$4.36 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q38 (AU$7) | AU$4.96 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (AU$3.68) | AU$2.88 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q15 (AU$2.71) | AU$3.23 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q82 (AU$15) | AU$37 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q165 (AU$31) | AU$60 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q76 (AU$14) | AU$41 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q233 (AU$43) | AU$241 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q320 (AU$59) | AU$106 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q53 (AU$10) | AU$19 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (AU$5.36) | AU$4.85 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q21 (AU$3.95) | AU$10 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,421 (AU$820) | AU$736 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.64 (AU$0.12) | AU$0.25 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q397 (AU$74) | AU$76 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q28 (AU$5.23) | AU$40 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,683 prices entered by 381 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 41% cheaper than in Australia
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