Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Cyprus
Currency:
Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Guatemala is 24% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Guatemala | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q80 (€9) | €17 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q50 (€5.92) | €7 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q27 (€3.21) | €4.15 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q15 (€1.76) | €1.78 | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | Q18 (€2.15) | €4.58 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q21 (€2.53) | €2.51 | + 1% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q41 (€4.90) | €7 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q25 (€2.91) | €1.95 | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (€1.31) | €1.01 | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.34) | €1.55 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q95 (€11) | €9 | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q18 (€2.12) | €2.39 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q10 (€1.21) | €1.64 | - 26% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Guatemala is 33% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Guatemala | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,121 (€841) | €1,504 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,826 (€570) | €949 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q517 (€61) | €229 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q6,050 (€714) | €856 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,741 (€442) | €516 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q328 (€39) | €209 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q264 (€31) | €26 | + 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,167 (€374) | €338 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q998 (€118) | €120 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q101 (€12) | €6 | + 93% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q36 (€4.24) | €8 | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Guatemala is 8% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Guatemala | Cyprus | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q485 (€57) | €99 | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q405 (€48) | €39 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q787 (€93) | €96 | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q888 (€105) | €120 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Guatemala is 35% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Guatemala | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q175,508 (€20,726) | €21,886 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q11 (€1.27) | €1.48 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q192 (€23) | €49 | - 53% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Guatemala is about the same as in Cyprus | ||||
Guatemala | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (€4.27) | €9 | - 52% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q191 (€23) | €20 | + 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q324 (€38) | €51 | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q45 (€5.26) | €5.40 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q39 (€4.59) | €4.39 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q50 (€5.86) | €4.15 | + 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q25 (€2.93) | €2.17 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (€1.61) | €2.58 | - 38% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q101 (€12) | €15 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala is 16% cheaper than in Cyprus | ||||
Guatemala | Cyprus | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q156 (€18) | €48 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q90 (€11) | €23 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q271 (€32) | €30 | + 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q355 (€42) | €87 | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q62 (€7) | €10 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q31 (€3.69) | €4.11 | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (€2.93) | €4.06 | - 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,278 (€623) | €740 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.11 (€0.25) | €0.03 | + 648% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q470 (€56) | €58 | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q31 (€3.71) | €4.77 | - 22% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,166 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 25% cheaper than in Cyprus
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