- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 48% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q43 (€4.86) | €13 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (€4.71) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (€3.12) | €5.65 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (€1.20) | €1.05 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (€1.55) | €2.58 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (€0.99) | €3.30 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (€4.27) | €5.51 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (€2.07) | €2.28 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (€0.89) | €0.96 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.18) | €2.30 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q74 (€8) | €14 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q14 (€1.61) | €2.77 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (€0.75) | €1.67 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 47% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (€717) | €1,860 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (€516) | €1,289 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (€77) | €78 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,905 (€550) | €1,023 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (€397) | €754 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (€50) | €57 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q387 (€43) | €18 | + 144% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,344 (€375) | €412 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q755 (€85) | €89 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q59 (€7) | €7 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (€2.24) | €33 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 2% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q628 (€70) | €91 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q404 (€45) | €34 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q716 (€80) | €94 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q686 (€77) | €129 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 61% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q117,546 (€13,174) | €26,448 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (€0.74) | €1.53 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q118 (€13) | €54 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 30% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q45 (€4.99) | €6 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q121 (€14) | €14 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q254 (€28) | €71 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q49 (€5.48) | €4.26 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q30 (€3.31) | €3.95 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (€4.44) | €3.16 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (€1.85) | €1.45 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (€1.48) | €1.64 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (€7) | €29 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 34% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q150 (€17) | €39 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q84 (€9) | €24 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q178 (€20) | €91 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q309 (€35) | €79 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 (€5.31) | €11 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (€2.80) | €3.97 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (€2.80) | €5.74 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (€548) | €473 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.12 (€0.13) | €0.07 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (€48) | €50 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q24 (€2.64) | €7 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,189 prices entered by 254 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 45% cheaper than in Finland
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