Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 43% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q78 (€8) | €11 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (€4.67) | €8 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q22 (€2.29) | €5.85 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (€1.26) | €1.25 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (€1.73) | €2.73 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (€0.89) | €4.01 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 (€3.14) | €4.96 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q14 (€1.49) | €2.38 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (€1.14) | €1.07 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 (€1.26) | €2.34 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q97 (€10) | €13 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q15 (€1.57) | €2.75 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (€0.81) | €1.97 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 58% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,545 (€695) | €1,868 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,554 (€378) | €1,213 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q468 (€50) | €78 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,604 (€489) | €1,137 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,240 (€238) | €812 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q280 (€30) | €84 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q266 (€28) | €15 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,055 (€325) | €338 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q683 (€73) | €111 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q64 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q21 (€2.28) | €30 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 10% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q460 (€49) | €87 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q264 (€28) | €21 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q725 (€77) | €72 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q777 (€83) | €112 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 64% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q138,741 (€14,740) | €27,432 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (€0.67) | €1.47 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q98 (€10) | €56 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 44% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q44 (€4.71) | €30 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q124 (€13) | €11 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q233 (€25) | €99 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (€5.10) | €4.32 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q34 (€3.58) | €2.93 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q47 (€4.96) | €4.32 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (€1.74) | €1.45 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (€1.84) | €2.13 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q74 (€8) | €26 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 42% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q151 (€16) | €45 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (€9) | €29 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q196 (€21) | €87 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q401 (€43) | €67 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q61 (€7) | €12 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 (€3.56) | €4.51 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q31 (€3.24) | €5.38 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (€574) | €471 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (€0.14) | €0.23 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q353 (€37) | €63 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q34 (€3.56) | €8 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,101 prices entered by 136 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 50% cheaper than in Finland
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