Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 33% | |||
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Food in Guatemala is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q80 (R$ 51) | R$ 36 | + 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q50 (R$ 32) | R$ 35 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q27 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q15 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.17 | + 85% | |
12 eggs, large | Q18 (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q21 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q41 (R$ 27) | R$ 24 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q25 (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.86 | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q95 (R$ 61) | R$ 44 | + 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q18 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q10 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.50 | + 46% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Guatemala is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,121 (R$ 4,574) | R$ 3,813 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,826 (R$ 3,100) | R$ 2,416 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q517 (R$ 332) | R$ 673 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q6,050 (R$ 3,886) | R$ 2,756 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,741 (R$ 2,403) | R$ 1,661 | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q328 (R$ 210) | R$ 557 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q264 (R$ 169) | R$ 90 | + 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,167 (R$ 2,034) | R$ 1,914 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q998 (R$ 641) | R$ 655 | - 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q101 (R$ 65) | R$ 31 | + 112% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q36 (R$ 23) | R$ 21 | + 9% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Guatemala is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q485 (R$ 312) | R$ 253 | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q405 (R$ 260) | R$ 262 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q787 (R$ 505) | R$ 411 | + 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q888 (R$ 571) | R$ 321 | + 78% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Guatemala is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q175,508 (R$ 112,741) | R$ 110,768 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q11 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.65 | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q192 (R$ 123) | R$ 241 | - 49% | |
Personal Care | + 54% | |||
Personal Care in Guatemala is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (R$ 23) | R$ 20 | + 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q191 (R$ 123) | R$ 48 | + 154% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q324 (R$ 208) | R$ 275 | - 24% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q45 (R$ 29) | R$ 23 | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q39 (R$ 25) | R$ 14 | + 84% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q50 (R$ 32) | R$ 19 | + 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q25 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 117% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.39 | + 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q101 (R$ 65) | R$ 59 | + 11% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q156 (R$ 100) | R$ 109 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q90 (R$ 58) | R$ 62 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q271 (R$ 174) | R$ 251 | - 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q355 (R$ 228) | R$ 224 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q62 (R$ 40) | R$ 30 | + 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q31 (R$ 20) | R$ 14 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (R$ 16) | R$ 11 | + 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,278 (R$ 3,390) | R$ 4,068 | - 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.11 (R$ 1.36) | R$ 1.11 | + 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q470 (R$ 302) | R$ 135 | + 123% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q31 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 79% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.642
BRL
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GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,073 prices entered by 1,861 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 9% more expensive than in Brazil
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