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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 41% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q50 (€5.94) | €15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q40 (€4.73) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q23 (€2.73) | €5.88 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (€1.45) | €1.10 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (€1.71) | €4.70 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (€1.13) | €2.68 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q27 (€3.16) | €7 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (€2.00) | €2.59 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (€1.14) | €1.73 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.28) | €1.88 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q68 (€8) | €8 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q14 (€1.67) | €2.13 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q12 (€1.36) | €1.27 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 57% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q7,328 (€863) | €2,168 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q3,587 (€422) | €1,431 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q454 (€53) | €151 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,207 (€495) | €1,182 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q2,422 (€285) | €906 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q334 (€39) | €126 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q288 (€34) | €23 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q2,939 (€346) | €387 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q662 (€78) | €121 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q52 (€6) | €8 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (€3.04) | €16 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 13% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q421 (€50) | €89 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q326 (€38) | €36 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q749 (€88) | €97 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q688 (€81) | €117 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 62% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q122,747 (€14,452) | €22,675 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (€0.80) | €1.47 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q116 (€14) | €68 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 9% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q25 (€2.95) | €4.26 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q66 (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q188 (€22) | €25 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q48 (€5.68) | €3.59 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q32 (€3.76) | €4.20 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 (€5.28) | €3.59 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q17 (€1.98) | €2.04 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (€1.55) | €2.30 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q77 (€9) | €23 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 31% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q114 (€13) | €37 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (€10) | €20 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q230 (€27) | €71 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q269 (€32) | €55 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q39 (€4.60) | €11 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q19 (€2.29) | €4.01 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q16 (€1.86) | €5.73 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q6,181 (€728) | €439 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.99 (€0.12) | €0.16 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q397 (€47) | €43 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q24 (€2.78) | €8 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 48% cheaper than in France
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