Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q85 (R$ 55) | R$ 34 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q48 (R$ 31) | R$ 33 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.73 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q43 (R$ 28) | R$ 25 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.81 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.92 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q96 (R$ 63) | R$ 44 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (R$ 4.43) | R$ 4.61 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,202 (R$ 4,683) | R$ 3,567 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,994 (R$ 2,597) | R$ 2,485 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q469 (R$ 305) | R$ 641 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,319 (R$ 3,458) | R$ 2,668 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,839 (R$ 1,846) | R$ 1,726 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q402 (R$ 261) | R$ 592 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q204 (R$ 133) | R$ 89 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,194 (R$ 2,077) | R$ 2,030 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q728 (R$ 474) | R$ 642 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q113 (R$ 73) | R$ 28 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (R$ 17) | R$ 20 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q392 (R$ 255) | R$ 255 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q335 (R$ 218) | R$ 244 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q737 (R$ 479) | R$ 390 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q519 (R$ 337) | R$ 294 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q154,051 (R$ 100,169) | R$ 108,842 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q326 (R$ 212) | R$ 227 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q54 (R$ 35) | R$ 21 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q200 (R$ 130) | R$ 48 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q284 (R$ 185) | R$ 264 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q41 (R$ 27) | R$ 20 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (R$ 26) | R$ 18 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.75 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q89 (R$ 58) | R$ 53 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (R$ 102) | R$ 112 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (R$ 55) | R$ 63 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q278 (R$ 181) | R$ 206 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q337 (R$ 219) | R$ 198 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q58 (R$ 38) | R$ 29 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q30 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q17 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,498 (R$ 2,925) | R$ 4,267 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.22 (R$ 0.79) | R$ 1.30 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q381 (R$ 248) | R$ 129 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q32 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.650
BRL
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GTQ
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 9% more expensive than in Brazil
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