Cost of living in Guatemala compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q77 (65元) | 55元 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (37元) | 37元 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (17元) | 16元 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (9元) | 13元 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (12元) | 14元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (7元) | 8元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 (25元) | 56元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q16 (14元) | 13元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (8元) | 7元 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 (10元) | 6元 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 (78元) | 119元 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q14 (12元) | 9元 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (6元) | 10元 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,607 (5,526元) | 7,672元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,565 (2,982元) | 4,711元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q468 (392元) | 412元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,411 (3,689元) | 7,031元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,240 (1,873元) | 4,064元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q280 (234元) | 279元 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q253 (212元) | 88元 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,164 (2,646元) | 2,091元 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q683 (571元) | 619元 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q80 (67元) | 43元 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q36 (30元) | 41元 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q460 (384元) | 415元 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q302 (253元) | 211元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q828 (693元) | 590元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q777 (650元) | 663元 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q131,670 (110,127元) | 159,594元 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (5.21元) | 6元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q121 (101元) | 176元 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q44 (37元) | 30元 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q124 (103元) | 36元 | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q250 (209元) | 440元 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (40元) | 35元 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q34 (28元) | 38元 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q47 (39元) | 36元 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (14元) | 10元 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (14元) | 11元 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q77 (64元) | 80元 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q176 (147元) | 206元 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (70元) | 98元 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q196 (164元) | 743元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q460 (385元) | 429元 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q61 (51元) | 67元 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 (28元) | 35元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q35 (29元) | 32元 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (4,522元) | 3,535元 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (1.07元) | 0.68元 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q353 (295元) | 481元 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q27 (22元) | 23元 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.836
CNY
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,512 prices entered by 271 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 16% cheaper than in China
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