- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 47% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q44 (€5.07) | €13 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (€4.75) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q26 (€2.96) | €5.42 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (€1.26) | €1.10 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (€1.63) | €2.75 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (€1.00) | €3.11 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q40 (€4.62) | €5.68 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (€2.11) | €2.38 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (€0.91) | €1.13 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q10 (€1.19) | €2.25 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q74 (€8) | €14 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (€1.66) | €2.95 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q6 (€0.74) | €1.60 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 46% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (€731) | €1,923 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (€525) | €1,195 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (€79) | €83 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,827 (€551) | €1,047 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (€405) | €746 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q464 (€53) | €44 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q389 (€44) | €17 | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,457 (€395) | €455 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q755 (€86) | €90 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q59 (€7) | €5.61 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (€2.32) | €34 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 6% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q647 (€74) | €89 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q404 (€46) | €33 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q716 (€82) | €94 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q770 (€88) | €132 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 57% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q128,369 (€14,661) | €27,793 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (€0.85) | €1.50 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q124 (€14) | €53 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 27% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q45 (€5.09) | €6 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q136 (€16) | €13 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q261 (€30) | €74 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q49 (€5.59) | €4.16 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q30 (€3.43) | €3.79 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q41 (€4.64) | €2.76 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (€1.88) | €1.41 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (€1.51) | €1.67 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q62 (€7) | €31 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 36% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (€18) | €40 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (€10) | €25 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q178 (€20) | €102 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q301 (€34) | €77 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 (€5.37) | €10 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q26 (€2.92) | €4.01 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (€2.89) | €5.55 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,218 (€482) | €490 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.12 (€0.13) | €0.10 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q483 (€55) | €52 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (€2.64) | €7 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.11421
EUR
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,237 prices entered by 273 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 44% cheaper than in Finland
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