Cost of living in Guatemala compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guatemala | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q75 (69元) | 36元 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q56 (52元) | 37元 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (27元) | 13元 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q16 (14元) | 15元 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q23 (21元) | 16元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q15 (14元) | 10元 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q76 (70元) | 51元 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q23 (21元) | 16元 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q20 (19元) | 7元 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q14 (13元) | 6元 | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q99 (90元) | 88元 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q19 (17元) | 8元 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q14 (13元) | 12元 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guatemala | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q8,442 (7,729元) | 15,716元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q5,228 (4,787元) | 7,639元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q574 (526元) | 494元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q6,108 (5,592元) | 6,859元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q4,518 (4,136元) | 3,972元 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q680 (623元) | 335元 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q240 (219元) | 102元 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,478 (2,269元) | 1,471元 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q877 (803元) | 571元 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q61 (56元) | 38元 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (18元) | 47元 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 22% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guatemala | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q485 (444元) | 415元 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q405 (371元) | 280元 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q859 (786元) | 574元 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q711 (651元) | 717元 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guatemala | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q172,164 (157,630元) | 152,522元 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q13 (12元) | 8元 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q423 (387元) | 245元 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guatemala | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q32 (30元) | 41元 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q146 (133元) | 45元 | + 196% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q310 (284元) | 111元 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q45 (41元) | 47元 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q39 (35元) | 44元 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 (41元) | 32元 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (19元) | 9元 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q20 (18元) | 12元 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q131 (120元) | 79元 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guatemala | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q250 (229元) | 225元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q87 (79元) | 110元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q375 (344元) | 481元 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q337 (308元) | 253元 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q79 (72元) | 74元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 (31元) | 27元 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q14 (13元) | 12元 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q14,000 (12,818元) | 3,708元 | + 246% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.00 (1.83元) | 1.19元 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q645 (591元) | 411元 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 (23元) | 25元 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,494 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 21% more expensive than in China
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