Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q118 (R$ 89) | R$ 39 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q52 (R$ 39) | R$ 37 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q27 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q17 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.57 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q20 (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q14 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q57 (R$ 43) | R$ 26 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q15 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q15 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 (R$ 68) | R$ 50 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q12 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.48 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q8,548 (R$ 6,428) | R$ 4,120 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q5,418 (R$ 4,074) | R$ 2,750 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q578 (R$ 435) | R$ 743 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,615 (R$ 4,222) | R$ 3,008 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,421 (R$ 2,572) | R$ 1,998 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q747 (R$ 562) | R$ 522 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q258 (R$ 194) | R$ 90 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,650 (R$ 1,992) | R$ 1,773 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,059 (R$ 796) | R$ 646 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q134 (R$ 101) | R$ 31 | + 226% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q123 (R$ 92) | R$ 22 | + 323% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q528 (R$ 397) | R$ 283 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q532 (R$ 400) | R$ 282 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q929 (R$ 699) | R$ 427 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q1,055 (R$ 793) | R$ 328 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q188,980 (R$ 142,093) | R$ 118,180 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q15 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q410 (R$ 308) | R$ 246 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 106% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q52 (R$ 39) | R$ 22 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q213 (R$ 160) | R$ 51 | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q306 (R$ 230) | R$ 274 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q75 (R$ 56) | R$ 23 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q46 (R$ 35) | R$ 14 | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q61 (R$ 46) | R$ 21 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q24 (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q24 (R$ 18) | R$ 6 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q150 (R$ 113) | R$ 59 | + 92% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q175 (R$ 132) | R$ 114 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q100 (R$ 75) | R$ 60 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q366 (R$ 275) | R$ 246 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q412 (R$ 310) | R$ 239 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q82 (R$ 62) | R$ 32 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q36 (R$ 27) | R$ 16 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q26 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q7,192 (R$ 5,408) | R$ 3,721 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.00 (R$ 1.50) | R$ 1.47 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q680 (R$ 512) | R$ 140 | + 266% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q29 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 14,682 prices entered by 1,516 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 47% more expensive than in Brazil
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