Cost of living in Guatemala compared to France
Currency:
Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Guatemala is 37% cheaper than in France | ||||
Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q80 (€9) | €19 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q50 (€5.89) | €11 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q27 (€3.19) | €7 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q15 (€1.75) | €1.37 | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | Q18 (€2.14) | €4.68 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q21 (€2.52) | €3.40 | - 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q41 (€4.87) | €7 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q25 (€2.90) | €2.76 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (€1.30) | €1.86 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.33) | €2.50 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q95 (€11) | €9 | + 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q18 (€2.11) | €2.31 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q10 (€1.20) | €1.30 | - 8% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Guatemala is 44% cheaper than in France | ||||
Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,121 (€837) | €1,708 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,826 (€567) | €1,334 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q517 (€61) | €191 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q6,050 (€711) | €1,032 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,741 (€440) | €849 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q328 (€39) | €135 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q264 (€31) | €28 | + 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,167 (€372) | €457 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q998 (€117) | €141 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q101 (€12) | €11 | + 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q36 (€4.22) | €16 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Guatemala is 9% cheaper than in France | ||||
Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q485 (€57) | €96 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q405 (€48) | €40 | + 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q787 (€92) | €100 | - 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q888 (€104) | €126 | - 17% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Guatemala is 48% cheaper than in France | ||||
Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q175,508 (€20,626) | €29,525 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q11 (€1.26) | €1.89 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q192 (€23) | €61 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Guatemala is 32% more expensive than in France | ||||
Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (€4.25) | €3.03 | + 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q191 (€22) | €8 | + 180% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q324 (€38) | €32 | + 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q45 (€5.23) | €3.65 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q39 (€4.57) | €3.90 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q50 (€5.83) | €3.83 | + 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q25 (€2.92) | €2.58 | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (€1.60) | €2.81 | - 43% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q101 (€12) | €21 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala is 30% cheaper than in France | ||||
Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q156 (€18) | €48 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q90 (€11) | €24 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q271 (€32) | €103 | - 69% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q355 (€42) | €75 | - 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q62 (€7) | €12 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q31 (€3.68) | €5.04 | - 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (€2.92) | €7 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,278 (€620) | €623 | - 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.11 (€0.25) | €0.24 | + 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q470 (€55) | €36 | + 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q31 (€3.69) | €11 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 37% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 37% cheaper than in France
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