Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q85 (R$ 61) | R$ 29 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 (R$ 35) | R$ 29 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q24 (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.15 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q11 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.81 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q33 (R$ 24) | R$ 19 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q20 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q13 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.50 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.49 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q108 (R$ 77) | R$ 41 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q16 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q9 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.56 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 61% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,750 (R$ 5,567) | R$ 3,032 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,369 (R$ 3,139) | R$ 2,008 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q815 (R$ 586) | R$ 567 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,199 (R$ 3,734) | R$ 2,223 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,769 (R$ 1,989) | R$ 1,466 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q717 (R$ 515) | R$ 448 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q223 (R$ 160) | R$ 80 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,187 (R$ 2,289) | R$ 1,804 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q781 (R$ 561) | R$ 535 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q111 (R$ 80) | R$ 24 | + 236% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q44 (R$ 32) | R$ 18 | + 75% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 66% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q541 (R$ 389) | R$ 206 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q398 (R$ 286) | R$ 191 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q878 (R$ 630) | R$ 338 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q742 (R$ 533) | R$ 252 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q133,879 (R$ 96,167) | R$ 98,977 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q8 (R$ 5.97) | R$ 5.94 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q131 (R$ 94) | R$ 222 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 68% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q55 (R$ 40) | R$ 18 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q147 (R$ 105) | R$ 46 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q277 (R$ 199) | R$ 228 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q59 (R$ 42) | R$ 18 | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q29 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q39 (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.89 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.65 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q78 (R$ 56) | R$ 48 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q155 (R$ 111) | R$ 92 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q68 (R$ 48) | R$ 54 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q182 (R$ 130) | R$ 193 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q355 (R$ 255) | R$ 181 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q50 (R$ 36) | R$ 28 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q28 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,633 (R$ 4,046) | R$ 3,746 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.60 (R$ 0.43) | R$ 1.27 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q405 (R$ 291) | R$ 126 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q25 (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.718
BRL
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,887 prices entered by 2,180 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 27% more expensive than in Brazil
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