- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Finland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 49% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q41 (€4.60) | €13 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q41 (€4.65) | €7 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q27 (€2.99) | €5.53 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (€1.25) | €1.08 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (€1.62) | €3.09 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (€1.04) | €3.05 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q39 (€4.42) | €6 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q21 (€2.31) | €2.31 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (€0.91) | €1.03 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.25) | €2.29 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q81 (€9) | €14 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q14 (€1.61) | €2.96 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (€0.77) | €1.99 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 43% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,536 (€732) | €1,872 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,606 (€516) | €1,216 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q626 (€70) | €81 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q5,523 (€619) | €1,000 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,723 (€417) | €740 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q435 (€49) | €42 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q424 (€47) | €18 | + 167% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,522 (€395) | €461 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q915 (€102) | €92 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q69 (€8) | €5.29 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (€2.29) | €31 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 5% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q566 (€63) | €83 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q379 (€42) | €37 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q713 (€80) | €93 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q644 (€72) | €121 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 52% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q132,449 (€14,841) | €28,423 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (€0.72) | €1.48 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q191 (€21) | €53 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 34% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q38 (€4.30) | €6 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q121 (€14) | €14 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q239 (€27) | €74 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q42 (€4.71) | €4.50 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q29 (€3.30) | €3.85 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q46 (€5.12) | €2.52 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (€1.83) | €1.44 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (€1.43) | €2.10 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q57 (€6) | €29 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 38% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q152 (€17) | €38 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q79 (€9) | €24 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q178 (€20) | €119 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q312 (€35) | €78 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q49 (€5.45) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (€2.75) | €3.93 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q28 (€3.10) | €5.80 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,218 (€473) | €495 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.12 (€0.13) | €0.07 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q506 (€57) | €60 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q24 (€2.65) | €6 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.11205
EUR
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,112 prices entered by 273 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 43% cheaper than in Finland
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