- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 49% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q43 (€4.83) | €15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (€4.68) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (€3.10) | €5.97 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (€1.19) | €1.15 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (€1.54) | €4.28 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (€0.98) | €2.86 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (€4.24) | €7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (€2.06) | €2.62 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (€0.89) | €1.73 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.17) | €2.21 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q74 (€8) | €8 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q14 (€1.60) | €2.14 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (€0.74) | €1.13 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 50% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (€713) | €2,227 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (€513) | €1,545 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (€77) | €165 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,905 (€547) | €1,018 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (€395) | €780 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (€50) | €107 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q387 (€43) | €23 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,344 (€373) | €368 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q755 (€84) | €105 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q59 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (€2.23) | €13 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 7% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q628 (€70) | €88 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q404 (€45) | €39 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q716 (€80) | €103 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q686 (€76) | €139 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 64% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q117,546 (€13,097) | €23,128 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (€0.73) | €1.47 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q118 (€13) | €67 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 3% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q45 (€4.96) | €5.75 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q121 (€14) | €7 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q254 (€28) | €25 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q49 (€5.45) | €4.24 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q30 (€3.29) | €4.05 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (€4.42) | €3.86 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (€1.83) | €1.71 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (€1.47) | €2.17 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (€6) | €22 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 39% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q150 (€17) | €42 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q84 (€9) | €21 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q178 (€20) | €89 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q309 (€34) | €66 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 (€5.27) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (€2.78) | €4.00 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (€2.78) | €6 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (€545) | €462 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.12 (€0.12) | €0.17 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q444 (€49) | €57 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q24 (€2.63) | €8 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 48% cheaper than in France
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