Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q78 (R$ 52) | R$ 28 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (R$ 29) | R$ 26 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q22 (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.80 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (R$ 5.58) | R$ 5.49 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q14 (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.39 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.82 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q97 (R$ 65) | R$ 38 | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q15 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (R$ 5.11) | R$ 3.36 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,545 (R$ 4,364) | R$ 3,133 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,554 (R$ 2,370) | R$ 1,853 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q468 (R$ 312) | R$ 489 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,604 (R$ 3,070) | R$ 2,108 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,240 (R$ 1,493) | R$ 1,308 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q280 (R$ 187) | R$ 344 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q266 (R$ 177) | R$ 78 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,055 (R$ 2,037) | R$ 1,628 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q683 (R$ 455) | R$ 464 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q64 (R$ 43) | R$ 23 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q21 (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q460 (R$ 306) | R$ 213 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q264 (R$ 176) | R$ 191 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q725 (R$ 483) | R$ 324 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q777 (R$ 518) | R$ 247 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 39% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q138,741 (R$ 92,501) | R$ 89,354 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (R$ 4.18) | R$ 4.39 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q98 (R$ 65) | R$ 218 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q44 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q124 (R$ 82) | R$ 39 | + 110% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q233 (R$ 156) | R$ 218 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (R$ 32) | R$ 15 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q34 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q47 (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.74 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.01 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q74 (R$ 50) | R$ 42 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q151 (R$ 100) | R$ 95 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (R$ 56) | R$ 53 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q196 (R$ 130) | R$ 228 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q401 (R$ 267) | R$ 189 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q61 (R$ 41) | R$ 25 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q31 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (R$ 3,605) | R$ 3,464 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (R$ 0.86) | R$ 1.25 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q353 (R$ 235) | R$ 117 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q34 (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.667
BRL
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 15,426 prices entered by 1,563 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 13% more expensive than in Brazil
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