Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 61% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Guatemala | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q84 (B$11) | B$26 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q46 (B$5.92) | B$9 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (B$3.78) | B$14 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (B$1.70) | B$6.00 | - 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q18 (B$2.28) | B$6.00 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (B$1.49) | B$4.07 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q45 (B$5.72) | B$5.04 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (B$2.21) | B$8 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (B$1.28) | B$1.32 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (B$1.37) | B$4.19 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 (B$12) | B$15 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (B$2.15) | B$4.64 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (B$0.98) | B$3.85 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 64% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Guatemala | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,152 (B$917) | B$2,744 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,828 (B$491) | B$1,697 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q473 (B$61) | B$355 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,957 (B$636) | B$2,091 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,623 (B$336) | B$754 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q327 (B$42) | B$219 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q228 (B$29) | B$49 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,117 (B$400) | B$716 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q796 (B$102) | B$256 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q85 (B$11) | B$11 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (B$3.28) | B$15 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 48% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Guatemala | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q395 (B$51) | B$100 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q278 (B$36) | B$74 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q719 (B$92) | B$150 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q523 (B$67) | B$110 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 17% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Guatemala | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q143,555 (B$18,408) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 (B$1.48) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q298 (B$38) | B$56 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 49% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Guatemala | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q38 (B$4.82) | B$5.71 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q192 (B$25) | B$23 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q276 (B$35) | B$114 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q38 (B$4.86) | B$8 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (B$4.62) | B$10 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q39 (B$5.05) | B$14 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (B$2.51) | B$6.00 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (B$2.20) | B$8 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q83 (B$11) | B$20 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 68% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Guatemala | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q139 (B$18) | B$92 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q88 (B$11) | B$60 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q289 (B$37) | B$43 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q318 (B$41) | B$150 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q57 (B$7) | B$24 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (B$3.78) | B$4.88 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q17 (B$2.17) | B$7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,510 (B$578) | B$1,200 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.57 (B$0.20) | B$0.73 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q361 (B$46) | B$113 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q30 (B$3.91) | B$10 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 55% cheaper than in Bahamas
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