Cost of living in Guatemala compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q60 (56元) | 42元 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q41 (38元) | 34元 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (19元) | 15元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (12元) | 15元 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (14元) | 13元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (9元) | 8元 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 (28元) | 53元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 (14元) | 14元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (8元) | 5.82元 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (10元) | 5.36元 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q77 (72元) | 103元 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q15 (14元) | 8元 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (7元) | 15元 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,806 (6,356元) | 8,839元 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,208 (2,996元) | 4,621元 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q473 (442元) | 386元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,500 (4,203元) | 5,293元 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,391 (2,233元) | 3,034元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q329 (308元) | 280元 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q290 (271元) | 87元 | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,856 (2,667元) | 2,283元 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q647 (604元) | 525元 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q51 (48元) | 38元 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (19元) | 50元 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q402 (375元) | 447元 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q284 (265元) | 235元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q797 (744元) | 608元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q614 (574元) | 568元 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q130,556 (121,924元) | 129,883元 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (7元) | 7元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q114 (106元) | 151元 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q34 (31元) | 32元 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q121 (113元) | 34元 | + 233% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q188 (176元) | 357元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q42 (39元) | 40元 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q31 (29元) | 50元 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q41 (38元) | 33元 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q17 (16元) | 8元 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (12元) | 11元 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q83 (77元) | 74元 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q100 (94元) | 179元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (77元) | 96元 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q262 (244元) | 1,203元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q342 (319元) | 359元 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q42 (40元) | 67元 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q21 (20元) | 32元 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 (17元) | 28元 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,766 (5,385元) | 3,283元 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.93 (0.86元) | 0.28元 | + 210% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q435 (406元) | 312元 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 (24元) | 20元 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.934
CNY
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,310 prices entered by 363 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 6% cheaper than in China
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