Cost of living in Guatemala compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 46% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q71 (€8) | €17 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (€4.72) | €9 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q20 (€2.15) | €5.73 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (€1.28) | €1.09 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (€1.73) | €3.76 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (€0.90) | €2.86 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q27 (€2.93) | €7 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 (€1.55) | €2.52 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (€0.87) | €1.66 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.18) | €2.09 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 (€10) | €8 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q15 (€1.61) | €2.10 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (€0.77) | €1.09 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 57% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,407 (€686) | €1,938 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,453 (€370) | €1,272 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q418 (€45) | €157 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,278 (€458) | €1,007 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,207 (€236) | €708 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q281 (€30) | €105 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q266 (€28) | €24 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,855 (€305) | €383 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q670 (€72) | €65 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q53 (€5.62) | €6 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q19 (€2.04) | €13 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 27% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q439 (€47) | €88 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q292 (€31) | €37 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q832 (€89) | €101 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q664 (€71) | €115 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 66% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,207 (€14,684) | €27,115 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (€0.66) | €1.44 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q100 (€11) | €64 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 10% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q37 (€4.01) | €7 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q73 (€8) | €7 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q192 (€21) | €25 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (€5.14) | €4.89 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q32 (€3.43) | €3.51 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 (€4.82) | €3.88 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q18 (€1.92) | €1.60 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q15 (€1.59) | €2.11 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q76 (€8) | €22 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 36% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q125 (€13) | €39 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q81 (€9) | €21 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q214 (€23) | €78 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q335 (€36) | €59 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 (€5.00) | €10 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (€3.12) | €3.91 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (€2.70) | €6 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (€579) | €487 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (€0.14) | €0.24 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q434 (€46) | €38 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q34 (€3.61) | €10 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,759 prices entered by 467 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 51% cheaper than in France
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