- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 48% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q40 (€4.60) | €15 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (€4.75) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (€2.43) | €6 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (€1.34) | €1.10 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (€1.72) | €4.28 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (€0.94) | €2.80 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (€4.29) | €6 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (€2.08) | €2.58 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (€1.07) | €1.76 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.23) | €2.02 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q75 (€8) | €8 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (€1.67) | €2.07 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (€0.82) | €1.14 | - 28% | |
| 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 (€728) | €2,112 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (€523) | €1,632 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (€79) | €182 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,905 (€558) | €1,032 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (€403) | €826 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (€51) | €103 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q341 (€39) | €23 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,536 (€402) | €373 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q747 (€85) | €114 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q102 (€12) | €6 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q21 (€2.34) | €13 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 1% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q430 (€49) | €88 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q466 (€53) | €39 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q745 (€85) | €103 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q699 (€80) | €125 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 56% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q117,546 (€13,373) | €23,306 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q14 (€1.59) | €1.50 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q118 (€13) | €68 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 12% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q42 (€4.77) | €5.42 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q144 (€16) | €7 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q274 (€31) | €25 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q50 (€5.69) | €4.34 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (€3.72) | €3.97 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (€4.57) | €3.68 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (€2.34) | €1.76 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (€1.91) | €2.13 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (€7) | €22 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 31% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (€18) | €41 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q89 (€10) | €21 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q185 (€21) | €83 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q373 (€42) | €61 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q46 (€5.28) | €11 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (€3.34) | €3.97 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (€2.83) | €6 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (€557) | €449 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.74 (€0.20) | €0.21 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (€48) | €56 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (€2.58) | €8 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 44% cheaper than in France
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