Cost of living in Guatemala compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guatemala | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q84 (77元) | 46元 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 (43元) | 40元 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q31 (28元) | 15元 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q14 (13元) | 17元 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q18 (17元) | 18元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q11 (10元) | 11元 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q40 (36元) | 62元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q21 (19元) | 15元 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (9元) | 7元 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (10元) | 6元 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q82 (74元) | 118元 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (15元) | 9元 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (8元) | 15元 | - 49% | |
| 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 | Q7,355 (6,710元) | 13,507元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,501 (4,106元) | 7,710元 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q535 (488元) | 488元 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,175 (4,721元) | 7,095元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,074 (2,805元) | 4,246元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q359 (328元) | 271元 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q211 (192元) | 113元 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,368 (3,073元) | 1,322元 | + 132% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q910 (830元) | 592元 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q89 (82元) | 34元 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q34 (31元) | 49元 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guatemala | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q449 (409元) | 510元 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q429 (391元) | 252元 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q734 (670元) | 624元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q709 (647元) | 839元 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guatemala | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q127,147 (115,994元) | 159,743元 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q9 (9元) | 9元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q177 (162元) | 198元 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guatemala | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (33元) | 41元 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q141 (129元) | 29元 | + 348% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q299 (272元) | 328元 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q41 (37元) | 52元 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q39 (35元) | 45元 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q55 (51元) | 36元 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (18元) | 12元 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (11元) | 15元 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q88 (80元) | 86元 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guatemala | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q118 (108元) | 249元 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q88 (80元) | 111元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q273 (249元) | 1,566元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q330 (301元) | 399元 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q58 (53元) | 76元 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q27 (25元) | 30元 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q21 (20元) | 15元 | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,899 (5,382元) | 2,783元 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.11 (1.93元) | 0.24元 | + 719% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q406 (371元) | 427元 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q25 (23元) | 24元 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.912
CNY
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,169 prices entered by 212 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 8% cheaper than in China
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