Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 7% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Guatemala | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q84 (CH$9,617) | CH$13,999 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 (CH$5,370) | CH$6,951 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q31 (CH$3,508) | CH$2,712 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q14 (CH$1,587) | CH$1,121 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q18 (CH$2,098) | CH$3,149 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q11 (CH$1,256) | CH$1,449 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q40 (CH$4,505) | CH$5,805 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q21 (CH$2,433) | CH$1,461 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (CH$1,133) | CH$1,178 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (CH$1,261) | CH$1,124 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q82 (CH$9,304) | CH$7,087 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (CH$1,900) | CH$1,950 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (CH$964) | CH$653 | + 48% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 5% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Guatemala | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,355 (CH$838,656) | CH$947,234 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,501 (CH$513,203) | CH$587,185 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q535 (CH$61,030) | CH$69,154 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,175 (CH$590,084) | CH$602,814 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,074 (CH$350,576) | CH$401,218 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q359 (CH$40,961) | CH$45,888 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q211 (CH$24,033) | CH$15,941 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,368 (CH$384,107) | CH$234,055 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q910 (CH$103,742) | CH$73,762 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q89 (CH$10,192) | CH$8,956 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q34 (CH$3,886) | CH$10,312 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 51% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Guatemala | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q449 (CH$51,148) | CH$42,423 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q429 (CH$48,916) | CH$26,661 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q734 (CH$83,698) | CH$66,553 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q709 (CH$80,874) | CH$73,321 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 33% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Guatemala | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q127,147 (CH$14,498,537) | CH$15,116,600 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q9 (CH$1,067) | CH$1,273 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q177 (CH$20,195) | CH$41,636 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 19% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Guatemala | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (CH$4,100) | CH$3,624 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q141 (CH$16,087) | CH$9,107 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q299 (CH$34,040) | CH$37,044 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q41 (CH$4,659) | CH$4,521 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q39 (CH$4,401) | CH$3,842 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q55 (CH$6,324) | CH$3,898 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (CH$2,209) | CH$1,823 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (CH$1,434) | CH$2,190 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q88 (CH$10,004) | CH$16,023 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| Guatemala | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q118 (CH$13,509) | CH$27,566 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q88 (CH$10,022) | CH$10,113 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q273 (CH$31,173) | CH$22,928 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q330 (CH$37,586) | CH$43,934 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q58 (CH$6,668) | CH$8,728 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q27 (CH$3,131) | CH$4,095 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q21 (CH$2,438) | CH$3,182 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,899 (CH$672,676) | CH$573,929 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.11 (CH$241) | CH$124 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q406 (CH$46,315) | CH$52,353 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q25 (CH$2,881) | CH$4,577 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 9% cheaper than in Chile
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