- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Australia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q43 (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (AU$8) | AU$11 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (AU$4.98) | AU$6 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (AU$1.91) | AU$1.31 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (AU$2.47) | AU$5.76 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (AU$1.58) | AU$5.07 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (AU$3.31) | AU$4.23 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (AU$1.43) | AU$3.40 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (AU$1.88) | AU$5.28 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q74 (AU$13) | AU$20 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q14 (AU$2.57) | AU$3.28 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (AU$1.19) | AU$2.27 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 52% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (AU$1,144) | AU$2,658 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (AU$823) | AU$2,068 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (AU$123) | AU$302 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,905 (AU$878) | AU$2,036 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (AU$634) | AU$1,451 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (AU$80) | AU$264 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q387 (AU$69) | AU$60 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,344 (AU$598) | AU$584 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q755 (AU$135) | AU$189 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q59 (AU$11) | AU$13 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (AU$3.58) | AU$30 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 4% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q628 (AU$112) | AU$105 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q404 (AU$72) | AU$74 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q716 (AU$128) | AU$146 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q686 (AU$123) | AU$154 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 66% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q117,546 (AU$21,028) | AU$26,836 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (AU$1.18) | AU$1.46 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q118 (AU$21) | AU$138 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q45 (AU$8) | AU$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q121 (AU$22) | AU$16 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q254 (AU$45) | AU$71 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q49 (AU$9) | AU$8 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q30 (AU$5.28) | AU$5.18 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (AU$2.95) | AU$3.25 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (AU$2.36) | AU$3.82 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (AU$10) | AU$29 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 46% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q150 (AU$27) | AU$55 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q84 (AU$15) | AU$36 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q178 (AU$32) | AU$205 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q309 (AU$55) | AU$105 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (AU$4.46) | AU$4.63 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (AU$4.46) | AU$9 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (AU$875) | AU$602 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.12 (AU$0.20) | AU$0.57 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (AU$76) | AU$77 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q24 (AU$4.22) | AU$31 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.17889
AUD
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,700 prices entered by 2,318 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 50% cheaper than in Australia
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