Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 135% | |||
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Food in Guatemala is 135% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Guatemala | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q80 (E£ 489) | E£ 245 | + 99% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q50 (E£ 307) | E£ 166 | + 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q27 (E£ 166) | E£ 114 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q15 (E£ 91) | E£ 32 | + 187% | |
12 eggs, large | Q18 (E£ 111) | E£ 64 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q21 (E£ 131) | E£ 14 | + 849% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q41 (E£ 254) | E£ 98 | + 160% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q25 (E£ 151) | E£ 37 | + 303% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (E£ 68) | E£ 15 | + 337% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (E£ 69) | E£ 51 | + 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q95 (E£ 582) | E£ 234 | + 149% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q18 (E£ 110) | E£ 22 | + 390% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q10 (E£ 62) | E£ 14 | + 342% | |
Housing | + 130% | |||
Housing in Guatemala is 130% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Guatemala | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,121 (E£ 43,575) | E£ 24,504 | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,826 (E£ 29,533) | E£ 12,343 | + 139% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q517 (E£ 3,163) | E£ 1,497 | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q6,050 (E£ 37,020) | E£ 13,219 | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,741 (E£ 22,894) | E£ 7,080 | + 223% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q328 (E£ 2,005) | E£ 1,310 | + 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q264 (E£ 1,614) | E£ 303 | + 433% | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,167 (E£ 19,379) | E£ 13,094 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q998 (E£ 6,107) | E£ 10,228 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q101 (E£ 617) | E£ 193 | + 219% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q36 (E£ 220) | E£ 133 | + 66% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Guatemala is 16% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Guatemala | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q485 (E£ 2,968) | E£ 2,437 | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q405 (E£ 2,478) | E£ 1,995 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q787 (E£ 4,814) | E£ 5,429 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q888 (E£ 5,435) | E£ 4,987 | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 52% | |||
Transportation in Guatemala is 52% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Guatemala | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q175,508 (E£ 1,073,966) | E£ 1,249,650 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q11 (E£ 66) | E£ 11 | + 475% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q192 (E£ 1,175) | E£ 620 | + 89% | |
Personal Care | + 239% | |||
Personal Care in Guatemala is 239% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Guatemala | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (E£ 221) | E£ 56 | + 296% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q191 (E£ 1,169) | E£ 112 | + 947% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q324 (E£ 1,981) | E£ 419 | + 373% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q45 (E£ 272) | E£ 76 | + 260% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q39 (E£ 238) | E£ 125 | + 90% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q50 (E£ 304) | E£ 100 | + 203% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q25 (E£ 152) | E£ 63 | + 142% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (E£ 83) | E£ 43 | + 93% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q101 (E£ 619) | E£ 134 | + 362% | |
Entertainment | + 106% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala is 106% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
Guatemala | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q156 (E£ 953) | E£ 576 | + 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q90 (E£ 550) | E£ 278 | + 98% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q271 (E£ 1,659) | E£ 1,113 | + 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q355 (E£ 2,170) | E£ 931 | + 133% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q62 (E£ 382) | E£ 130 | + 194% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q31 (E£ 191) | E£ 75 | + 155% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (E£ 152) | E£ 218 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,278 (E£ 32,295) | E£ 19,450 | + 66% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.11 (E£ 13) | E£ 3.15 | + 310% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q470 (E£ 2,879) | E£ 1,592 | + 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q31 (E£ 192) | E£ 62 | + 211% | |
TOTAL | + 98% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,368 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 98% more expensive than in Egypt
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