- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q43 (R$ 21) | R$ 29 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (R$ 5.29) | R$ 3.26 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (R$ 4.36) | R$ 4.66 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.61 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (R$ 3.95) | R$ 3.26 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (R$ 5.20) | R$ 4.57 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q74 (R$ 37) | R$ 40 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q14 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (R$ 3.30) | R$ 3.21 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (R$ 3,167) | R$ 3,152 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (R$ 2,278) | R$ 1,954 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (R$ 342) | R$ 575 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,905 (R$ 2,429) | R$ 2,124 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (R$ 1,755) | R$ 1,330 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (R$ 223) | R$ 409 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q387 (R$ 191) | R$ 83 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,344 (R$ 1,656) | R$ 1,732 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q755 (R$ 374) | R$ 430 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q59 (R$ 29) | R$ 21 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (R$ 10) | R$ 17 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q628 (R$ 311) | R$ 203 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q404 (R$ 200) | R$ 183 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q716 (R$ 355) | R$ 328 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q686 (R$ 340) | R$ 259 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 51% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q117,546 (R$ 58,207) | R$ 85,971 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (R$ 3.25) | R$ 4.28 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q118 (R$ 59) | R$ 202 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q45 (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q121 (R$ 60) | R$ 46 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q254 (R$ 126) | R$ 237 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q49 (R$ 24) | R$ 18 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q30 (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.04 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (R$ 29) | R$ 39 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q150 (R$ 74) | R$ 95 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q84 (R$ 42) | R$ 50 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q178 (R$ 88) | R$ 176 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q309 (R$ 153) | R$ 175 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 (R$ 23) | R$ 23 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (R$ 2,423) | R$ 2,726 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.12 (R$ 0.55) | R$ 1.13 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (R$ 211) | R$ 116 | + 82% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q24 (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.49518
BRL
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,951 prices entered by 2,652 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 12% cheaper than in Brazil
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