Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q47 (R$ 26) | R$ 28 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q41 (R$ 22) | R$ 26 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q23 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.40 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (R$ 5.26) | R$ 5.44 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q27 (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.99 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (R$ 5.32) | R$ 3.91 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (R$ 5.96) | R$ 4.54 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q68 (R$ 37) | R$ 40 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q14 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q12 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.27 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,110 (R$ 3,884) | R$ 3,124 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,535 (R$ 1,931) | R$ 1,839 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q454 (R$ 248) | R$ 525 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,178 (R$ 2,282) | R$ 1,939 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,422 (R$ 1,323) | R$ 1,287 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q334 (R$ 183) | R$ 355 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q288 (R$ 157) | R$ 79 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,939 (R$ 1,606) | R$ 1,586 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q662 (R$ 362) | R$ 430 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q52 (R$ 28) | R$ 22 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q421 (R$ 230) | R$ 195 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q326 (R$ 178) | R$ 168 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q749 (R$ 409) | R$ 308 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q688 (R$ 376) | R$ 243 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 47% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q122,747 (R$ 67,060) | R$ 86,629 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (R$ 3.69) | R$ 4.33 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q116 (R$ 63) | R$ 214 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q25 (R$ 14) | R$ 18 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q66 (R$ 36) | R$ 42 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q188 (R$ 103) | R$ 231 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q32 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q17 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.55 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.89 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q77 (R$ 42) | R$ 38 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q114 (R$ 62) | R$ 97 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (R$ 46) | R$ 49 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q230 (R$ 125) | R$ 199 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q269 (R$ 147) | R$ 173 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q39 (R$ 21) | R$ 23 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q19 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q16 (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q6,181 (R$ 3,377) | R$ 2,779 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.99 (R$ 0.54) | R$ 1.16 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q397 (R$ 217) | R$ 112 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q25 (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.546
BRL
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,901 prices entered by 1,359 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 8% cheaper than in Brazil
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