- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q42 (元36) | 元54 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q41 (元35) | 元33 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q27 (元23) | 元16 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (元10) | 元16 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (元12) | 元15 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (元8) | 元8 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q39 (元34) | 元64 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q21 (元18) | 元14 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (元7) | 元7 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (元10) | 元5.24 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q81 (元69) | 元107 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (元13) | 元8 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (元6) | 元13 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,536 (元5,589) | 元10,386 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,606 (元3,939) | 元5,355 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q626 (元535) | 元443 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q5,523 (元4,723) | 元5,264 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,723 (元3,183) | 元3,950 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q435 (元372) | 元323 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q424 (元362) | 元98 | + 269% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,522 (元3,012) | 元2,433 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q915 (元782) | 元691 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q69 (元59) | 元42 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (元17) | 元34 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 3% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q566 (元484) | 元559 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q379 (元324) | 元275 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q713 (元609) | 元644 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q644 (元551) | 元711 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q132,449 (元113,262) | 元146,954 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (元5.52) | 元7 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q198 (元169) | 元158 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q38 (元33) | 元26 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q121 (元103) | 元37 | + 181% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q239 (元205) | 元418 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q42 (元36) | 元34 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q29 (元25) | 元41 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q46 (元39) | 元35 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (元14) | 元10 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (元11) | 元11 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q57 (元49) | 元64 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q152 (元130) | 元166 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q79 (元68) | 元98 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q178 (元152) | 元846 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q312 (元267) | 元405 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q49 (元42) | 元66 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (元21) | 元34 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q28 (元24) | 元35 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,218 (元3,607) | 元3,272 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.12 (元0.96) | 元8 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q506 (元433) | 元413 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q24 (元20) | 元20 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.855
CNY
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,037 prices entered by 676 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 21% cheaper than in China
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