Cost of living in Guatemala compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guatemala | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q101 (88元) | 43元 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 (43元) | 37元 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q23 (20元) | 17元 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (11元) | 14元 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 (16元) | 16元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q11 (9元) | 9元 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q32 (27元) | 48元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (17元) | 13元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q14 (12元) | 6元 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (10元) | 7元 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q106 (92元) | 97元 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q16 (14元) | 9元 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (7元) | 13元 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guatemala | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,814 (6,800元) | 13,898元 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,172 (3,630元) | 8,379元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q845 (735元) | 462元 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,237 (4,557元) | 6,525元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,898 (2,522元) | 4,376元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q670 (583元) | 516元 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q222 (193元) | 140元 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,151 (2,742元) | 1,829元 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q906 (788元) | 546元 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q94 (82元) | 50元 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q52 (45元) | 66元 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guatemala | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q428 (373元) | 511元 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q376 (327元) | 288元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q718 (625元) | 654元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q662 (576元) | 844元 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guatemala | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q138,997 (120,951元) | 148,501元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q17 (14元) | 8元 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q278 (242元) | 206元 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guatemala | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q48 (42元) | 28元 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q208 (181元) | 27元 | + 572% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q264 (230元) | 386元 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q67 (58元) | 30元 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q31 (27元) | 19元 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q38 (33元) | 44元 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (17元) | 21元 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q15 (13元) | 16元 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q98 (85元) | 82元 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guatemala | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q165 (143元) | 260元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q76 (66元) | 122元 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q233 (202元) | 417元 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q320 (279元) | 319元 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q53 (47元) | 90元 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (25元) | 31元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q19 (16元) | 19元 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,421 (3,847元) | 2,968元 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.64 (0.55元) | 0.24元 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q402 (350元) | 410元 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q29 (26元) | 38元 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,738 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.870
CNY
/
GTQ
Cost of living in Guatemala is 6% cheaper than in China
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