- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q43 (元39) | 元53 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (元38) | 元33 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (元25) | 元15 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (元10) | 元16 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (元12) | 元16 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (元8) | 元8 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (元34) | 元62 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (元17) | 元14 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (元7) | 元7 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (元9) | 元5.68 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q74 (元66) | 元113 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q14 (元13) | 元8 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (元5.95) | 元13 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (元5,716) | 元9,961 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (元4,111) | 元4,873 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (元617) | 元445 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,724 (元4,221) | 元5,401 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (元3,168) | 元3,467 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (元402) | 元317 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q387 (元346) | 元84 | + 313% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,344 (元2,988) | 元2,420 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q755 (元675) | 元670 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q59 (元53) | 元40 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (元18) | 元39 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q628 (元561) | 元528 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q404 (元361) | 元270 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q716 (元640) | 元621 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q686 (元613) | 元680 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,477 (元122,851) | 元141,253 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (元5.87) | 元7 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q133 (元118) | 元146 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q45 (元40) | 元26 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q121 (元108) | 元40 | + 172% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q254 (元227) | 元263 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q49 (元44) | 元30 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q30 (元26) | 元38 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (元35) | 元39 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (元15) | 元9 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (元12) | 元13 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (元52) | 元60 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q150 (元134) | 元165 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q84 (元75) | 元93 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q178 (元159) | 元826 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q309 (元276) | 元403 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 (元42) | 元61 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (元22) | 元34 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (元22) | 元32 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (元4,372) | 元3,320 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.12 (元1.00) | 元0.65 | + 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q444 (元397) | 元355 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q24 (元21) | 元21 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.894
CNY
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,976 prices entered by 635 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 8% cheaper than in China
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