Cost of living in Guatemala compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 36% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q85 (€10) | €18 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q48 (€5.65) | €11 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (€3.45) | €5.81 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (€1.56) | €1.27 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 (€2.21) | €4.18 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (€1.40) | €2.82 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q43 (€5.09) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (€2.07) | €2.87 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (€1.16) | €1.73 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.28) | €1.85 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q96 (€11) | €9 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (€1.97) | €2.15 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (€0.81) | €1.20 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,202 (€852) | €1,756 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,994 (€473) | €1,617 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q469 (€55) | €139 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,319 (€629) | €1,058 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,839 (€336) | €816 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q402 (€48) | €96 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q204 (€24) | €24 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,194 (€378) | €294 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q728 (€86) | €79 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q113 (€13) | €5.98 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (€3.03) | €14 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 13% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q392 (€46) | €90 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q335 (€40) | €32 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q737 (€87) | €79 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q519 (€61) | €141 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 31% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q154,051 (€18,232) | €21,412 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (€1.15) | €1.87 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q326 (€39) | €62 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 46% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q54 (€6) | €4.53 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q200 (€24) | €5.19 | + 356% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q284 (€34) | €26 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q41 (€4.87) | €4.23 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (€4.29) | €4.00 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (€4.69) | €2.96 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (€2.24) | €2.04 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (€2.04) | €2.36 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q89 (€11) | €21 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 22% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (€19) | €44 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (€10) | €21 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q278 (€33) | €84 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q337 (€40) | €56 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q58 (€7) | €9 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q30 (€3.59) | €3.94 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q17 (€1.98) | €5.97 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,498 (€532) | €334 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.22 (€0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q381 (€45) | €31 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q32 (€3.84) | €10 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 31% cheaper than in France
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