- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q44 (元40) | 元53 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (元37) | 元33 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q26 (元23) | 元16 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (元10) | 元16 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (元13) | 元16 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (元8) | 元8 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q40 (元36) | 元61 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (元16) | 元14 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (元7) | 元7 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q10 (元9) | 元5.51 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q74 (元66) | 元110 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (元13) | 元8 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q6 (元5.76) | 元12 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (元5,712) | 元10,105 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (元4,108) | 元4,975 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (元616) | 元459 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,827 (元4,311) | 元5,475 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (元3,166) | 元3,621 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q464 (元414) | 元329 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q389 (元347) | 元90 | + 285% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,457 (元3,087) | 元2,367 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q755 (元674) | 元657 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q59 (元53) | 元38 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (元18) | 元36 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q647 (元578) | 元545 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q404 (元360) | 元256 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q716 (元640) | 元619 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q770 (元687) | 元612 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q128,369 (元114,637) | 元143,352 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (元7) | 元7 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q124 (元111) | 元153 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q45 (元40) | 元25 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q136 (元121) | 元39 | + 207% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q261 (元233) | 元238 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q49 (元44) | 元31 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q30 (元27) | 元43 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q41 (元36) | 元37 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (元15) | 元9 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (元12) | 元12 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q62 (元56) | 元60 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (元140) | 元173 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (元74) | 元95 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q178 (元159) | 元818 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q301 (元269) | 元406 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 (元42) | 元63 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q26 (元23) | 元34 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (元23) | 元34 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,218 (元3,767) | 元3,329 | + 13% | |
| 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 | Q483 (元432) | 元425 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (元21) | 元20 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.893
CNY
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,939 prices entered by 658 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 9% cheaper than in China
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