- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q43 (€5.10) | €16 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (€4.94) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (€3.27) | €6 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (€1.30) | €1.17 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (€1.69) | €4.22 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (€1.03) | €2.69 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (€4.48) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (€2.17) | €2.60 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (€0.94) | €1.78 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.24) | €2.31 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q74 (€9) | €8 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q14 (€1.69) | €2.07 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (€0.78) | €1.12 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (€752) | €2,186 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (€541) | €1,437 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (€81) | €152 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,724 (€556) | €980 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (€417) | €773 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (€53) | €102 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q387 (€45) | €23 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,344 (€393) | €344 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q755 (€89) | €107 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q59 (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (€2.35) | €14 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 3% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q628 (€74) | €91 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q404 (€47) | €39 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q716 (€84) | €103 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q686 (€81) | €140 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 58% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,477 (€16,168) | €22,668 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (€0.77) | €1.43 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q133 (€16) | €66 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 3% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q45 (€5.24) | €5.44 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q121 (€14) | €7 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q254 (€30) | €25 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q49 (€5.75) | €4.24 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q30 (€3.47) | €3.81 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (€4.66) | €3.90 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (€1.94) | €1.78 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (€1.55) | €2.24 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (€7) | €22 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 38% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q150 (€18) | €42 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q84 (€10) | €21 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q178 (€21) | €89 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q309 (€36) | €66 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 (€5.57) | €11 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (€2.93) | €4.00 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (€2.93) | €6 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (€575) | €467 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.12 (€0.13) | €0.23 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q444 (€52) | €55 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q24 (€2.77) | €8 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 44% cheaper than in France
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