- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q44 (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q26 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (R$ 5.68) | R$ 3.17 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (R$ 4.51) | R$ 4.62 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q40 (R$ 21) | R$ 14 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.56 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (R$ 4.10) | R$ 3.34 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q10 (R$ 5.37) | R$ 4.59 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q74 (R$ 38) | R$ 40 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q6 (R$ 3.31) | R$ 3.23 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (R$ 3,281) | R$ 3,120 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (R$ 2,360) | R$ 1,945 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (R$ 354) | R$ 542 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,827 (R$ 2,476) | R$ 2,079 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (R$ 1,818) | R$ 1,291 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q464 (R$ 238) | R$ 390 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q389 (R$ 199) | R$ 84 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,457 (R$ 1,773) | R$ 1,715 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q755 (R$ 387) | R$ 431 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q59 (R$ 30) | R$ 21 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (R$ 10) | R$ 17 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q647 (R$ 332) | R$ 206 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q404 (R$ 207) | R$ 182 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q716 (R$ 367) | R$ 328 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q770 (R$ 395) | R$ 256 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q128,369 (R$ 65,843) | R$ 85,362 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (R$ 3.83) | R$ 4.11 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q124 (R$ 64) | R$ 198 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q45 (R$ 23) | R$ 18 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q136 (R$ 70) | R$ 45 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q261 (R$ 134) | R$ 231 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q49 (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q30 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q41 (R$ 21) | R$ 14 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.05 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q62 (R$ 32) | R$ 38 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (R$ 80) | R$ 97 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (R$ 43) | R$ 50 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q178 (R$ 91) | R$ 170 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q301 (R$ 154) | R$ 173 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 (R$ 24) | R$ 24 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q26 (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,218 (R$ 2,163) | R$ 2,804 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.12 (R$ 0.57) | R$ 1.19 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q483 (R$ 248) | R$ 129 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.513
BRL
/
GTQ
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 7% cheaper than in Brazil
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