- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 42% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q49 (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (AU$3.87) | AU$6 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (AU$2.13) | AU$1.28 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (AU$2.74) | AU$5.74 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (AU$1.50) | AU$4.97 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (AU$3.32) | AU$4.18 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (AU$1.71) | AU$3.33 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (AU$2.00) | AU$5.27 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q87 (AU$16) | AU$19 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (AU$2.66) | AU$3.19 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (AU$1.31) | AU$2.19 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 50% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (AU$1,161) | AU$2,694 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (AU$835) | AU$2,076 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (AU$125) | AU$263 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,659 (AU$845) | AU$2,053 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (AU$643) | AU$1,462 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (AU$82) | AU$201 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q341 (AU$62) | AU$60 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,536 (AU$642) | AU$568 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q747 (AU$136) | AU$189 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q102 (AU$19) | AU$12 | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q44 (AU$8) | AU$29 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 3% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q430 (AU$78) | AU$104 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q466 (AU$85) | AU$71 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q745 (AU$135) | AU$144 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q699 (AU$127) | AU$149 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,039 (AU$24,868) | AU$27,006 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q19 (AU$3.38) | AU$1.47 | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q175 (AU$32) | AU$140 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 3% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q42 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q144 (AU$26) | AU$17 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q274 (AU$50) | AU$72 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q50 (AU$9) | AU$7 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (AU$5.94) | AU$5.16 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (AU$3.73) | AU$3.19 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (AU$3.04) | AU$3.86 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (AU$11) | AU$29 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 41% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q139 (AU$25) | AU$54 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q89 (AU$16) | AU$36 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q185 (AU$34) | AU$203 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q373 (AU$68) | AU$102 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q46 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (AU$4.56) | AU$4.61 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (AU$4.51) | AU$9 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (AU$888) | AU$585 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.74 (AU$0.32) | AU$0.62 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (AU$77) | AU$74 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (AU$4.11) | AU$31 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.18147
AUD
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,910 prices entered by 2,120 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 42% cheaper than in Australia
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