Cost of living in Guatemala compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q81 (€9) | €20 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q54 (€6.00) | €11 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q25 (€2.80) | €7 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q17 (€1.93) | €1.22 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q21 (€2.29) | €4.84 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q14 (€1.60) | €2.99 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q47 (€5.16) | €8 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (€2.06) | €3.09 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q16 (€1.77) | €2.18 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q15 (€1.63) | €2.26 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q95 (€11) | €9 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q16 (€1.77) | €2.61 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q11 (€1.21) | €1.45 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 42% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q8,377 (€925) | €1,693 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,654 (€514) | €1,374 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q568 (€63) | €232 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,684 (€517) | €1,201 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,087 (€341) | €851 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q750 (€83) | €135 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q265 (€29) | €24 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,474 (€273) | €268 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,056 (€117) | €107 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q170 (€19) | €8 | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q120 (€13) | €16 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is about the same as in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q536 (€59) | €81 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q476 (€53) | €45 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q924 (€102) | €102 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q1,084 (€120) | €106 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 35% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q184,363 (€20,363) | €31,571 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q11 (€1.18) | €1.72 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q337 (€37) | €60 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is about the same as in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q40 (€4.45) | €10 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q187 (€21) | €18 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q302 (€33) | €26 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q75 (€8) | €6 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q47 (€5.24) | €4.56 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q58 (€6) | €4.56 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q24 (€2.61) | €2.28 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q19 (€2.11) | €3.78 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q151 (€17) | €24 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 13% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q169 (€19) | €44 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q105 (€12) | €22 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q366 (€40) | €105 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q389 (€43) | €63 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q86 (€9) | €12 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q43 (€4.77) | €4.21 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q27 (€2.93) | €7 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q7,094 (€784) | €502 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.00 (€0.22) | €0.14 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q687 (€76) | €29 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q29 (€3.17) | €12 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,485 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 32% cheaper than in France
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