Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 7% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Guatemala | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q86 ($11) | $8 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 ($5.90) | $7 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 ($3.64) | $2.76 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 ($1.71) | $1.05 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q17 ($2.21) | $2.42 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 ($1.47) | $1.21 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q43 ($5.40) | $3.80 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 ($2.26) | $2.03 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 ($1.22) | $1.18 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 ($1.39) | $1.54 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 ($11) | $15 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 ($2.11) | $2.08 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 ($0.95) | $0.96 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 20% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Guatemala | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,851 ($869) | $676 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,195 ($532) | $399 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q557 ($71) | $58 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,350 ($679) | $530 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,253 ($413) | $292 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q410 ($52) | $44 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q242 ($31) | $24 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,443 ($437) | $457 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q662 ($84) | $162 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q117 ($15) | $7 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q31 ($3.92) | $10 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 8% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Guatemala | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q435 ($55) | $60 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q332 ($42) | $45 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q721 ($91) | $112 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q633 ($80) | $82 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 39% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Guatemala | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q162,571 ($20,621) | $20,603 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 ($1.47) | $0.83 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q278 ($35) | $22 | + 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 15% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Guatemala | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q43 ($5.47) | $6 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q141 ($18) | $9 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q301 ($38) | $36 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q33 ($4.23) | $7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q38 ($4.79) | $4.12 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 ($5.71) | $7 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 ($2.68) | $2.16 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 ($2.10) | $1.68 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q79 ($10) | $14 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 15% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Guatemala | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q146 ($18) | $18 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q87 ($11) | $12 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q252 ($32) | $43 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q339 ($43) | $51 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q56 ($7) | $10 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q30 ($3.75) | $3.46 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 ($2.32) | $1.84 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,426 ($561) | $838 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.57 ($0.20) | $0.20 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q322 ($41) | $51 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 ($3.26) | $4.92 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 12% more expensive than in Ecuador
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