Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Dominican Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 13% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q81 (RD$ 595) | RD$ 524 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (RD$ 321) | RD$ 364 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (RD$ 156) | RD$ 97 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (RD$ 79) | RD$ 53 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (RD$ 106) | RD$ 85 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (RD$ 62) | RD$ 59 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q26 (RD$ 190) | RD$ 213 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q16 (RD$ 117) | RD$ 114 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (RD$ 76) | RD$ 65 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 (RD$ 89) | RD$ 97 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 (RD$ 666) | RD$ 955 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q14 (RD$ 104) | RD$ 71 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (RD$ 57) | RD$ 30 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 38% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,545 (RD$ 48,341) | RD$ 29,604 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,437 (RD$ 25,382) | RD$ 16,387 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q468 (RD$ 3,460) | RD$ 3,896 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,411 (RD$ 32,577) | RD$ 21,273 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,110 (RD$ 15,587) | RD$ 11,287 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q280 (RD$ 2,070) | RD$ 2,272 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q253 (RD$ 1,869) | RD$ 1,452 | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,055 (RD$ 22,565) | RD$ 31,236 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q683 (RD$ 5,042) | RD$ 6,683 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q80 (RD$ 591) | RD$ 279 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q38 (RD$ 279) | RD$ 172 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 39% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q460 (RD$ 3,394) | RD$ 1,972 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q296 (RD$ 2,187) | RD$ 1,780 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q725 (RD$ 5,351) | RD$ 3,164 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q777 (RD$ 5,739) | RD$ 3,985 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 23% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q131,670 (RD$ 972,464) | RD$ 806,919 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (RD$ 46) | RD$ 63 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q129 (RD$ 953) | RD$ 1,796 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 33% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q44 (RD$ 328) | RD$ 426 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q124 (RD$ 913) | RD$ 345 | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q250 (RD$ 1,843) | RD$ 1,610 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (RD$ 355) | RD$ 387 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q34 (RD$ 249) | RD$ 150 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q47 (RD$ 345) | RD$ 218 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (RD$ 121) | RD$ 105 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (RD$ 128) | RD$ 137 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q77 (RD$ 570) | RD$ 593 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 37% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q176 (RD$ 1,299) | RD$ 645 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (RD$ 617) | RD$ 454 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q196 (RD$ 1,445) | RD$ 1,698 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q460 (RD$ 3,396) | RD$ 2,362 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q61 (RD$ 451) | RD$ 452 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 (RD$ 248) | RD$ 146 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q35 (RD$ 260) | RD$ 133 | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (RD$ 39,934) | RD$ 35,356 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (RD$ 9) | RD$ 8 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q353 (RD$ 2,605) | RD$ 1,546 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q27 (RD$ 196) | RD$ 205 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 16% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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