Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
Food | - 22% | |||
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Food in Guatemala is 22% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Guatemala | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q80 (₡ 5,216) | ₡ 7,179 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q50 (₡ 3,271) | ₡ 4,244 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q27 (₡ 1,775) | ₡ 2,104 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q15 (₡ 974) | ₡ 1,033 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | Q18 (₡ 1,187) | ₡ 2,009 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q21 (₡ 1,400) | ₡ 1,170 | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q41 (₡ 2,707) | ₡ 2,832 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q25 (₡ 1,608) | ₡ 1,735 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (₡ 722) | ₡ 961 | - 25% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (₡ 741) | ₡ 972 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q95 (₡ 6,208) | ₡ 9,064 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q18 (₡ 1,174) | ₡ 1,602 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q10 (₡ 667) | ₡ 887 | - 25% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Guatemala is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
Guatemala | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,121 (₡ 464,862) | ₡ 589,206 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,826 (₡ 315,056) | ₡ 339,942 | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q517 (₡ 33,745) | ₡ 36,687 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q6,050 (₡ 394,924) | ₡ 378,343 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,741 (₡ 244,236) | ₡ 224,652 | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q328 (₡ 21,390) | ₡ 21,419 | - 0% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q264 (₡ 17,215) | ₡ 13,402 | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,167 (₡ 206,738) | ₡ 192,502 | + 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q998 (₡ 65,153) | ₡ 70,289 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q101 (₡ 6,584) | ₡ 4,103 | + 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q36 (₡ 2,345) | ₡ 2,235 | + 5% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Guatemala is 10% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
Guatemala | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q485 (₡ 31,662) | ₡ 39,927 | - 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q405 (₡ 26,439) | ₡ 19,656 | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q787 (₡ 51,357) | ₡ 54,687 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q888 (₡ 57,985) | ₡ 47,659 | + 22% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Guatemala is 31% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Guatemala | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q175,508 (₡ 11,457,026) | ₡ 14,778,300 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q11 (₡ 701) | ₡ 703 | - 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q192 (₡ 12,534) | ₡ 23,869 | - 47% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Guatemala is 9% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
Guatemala | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (₡ 2,359) | ₡ 3,885 | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q191 (₡ 12,471) | ₡ 7,483 | + 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q324 (₡ 21,133) | ₡ 34,202 | - 38% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q45 (₡ 2,906) | ₡ 5,144 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q39 (₡ 2,536) | ₡ 3,186 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q50 (₡ 3,240) | ₡ 3,490 | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q25 (₡ 1,620) | ₡ 1,268 | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (₡ 888) | ₡ 1,924 | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q101 (₡ 6,604) | ₡ 7,493 | - 12% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala is 5% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
Guatemala | Costa Rica | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q156 (₡ 10,168) | ₡ 14,613 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q90 (₡ 5,865) | ₡ 6,915 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q271 (₡ 17,702) | ₡ 13,750 | + 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q355 (₡ 23,148) | ₡ 29,844 | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q62 (₡ 4,074) | ₡ 4,584 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q31 (₡ 2,041) | ₡ 3,313 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (₡ 1,621) | ₡ 1,607 | + 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,278 (₡ 344,521) | ₡ 347,355 | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.11 (₡ 138) | ₡ 38 | + 264% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q470 (₡ 30,710) | ₡ 34,947 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q31 (₡ 2,052) | ₡ 2,752 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 14% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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