Cost of living in Guatemala compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 34% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q90 (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 (€5.34) | €9 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q24 (€2.71) | €5.97 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (€1.38) | €1.12 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (€1.82) | €3.97 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (€1.17) | €2.87 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q35 (€4.03) | €7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q20 (€2.24) | €2.78 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q14 (€1.54) | €1.70 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 (€1.36) | €1.88 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q112 (€13) | €7 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q16 (€1.83) | €2.02 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (€0.91) | €1.12 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 37% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,825 (€893) | €1,521 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,955 (€452) | €1,038 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q792 (€90) | €160 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,884 (€558) | €798 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,835 (€324) | €632 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q557 (€64) | €85 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q226 (€26) | €25 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,088 (€353) | €359 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q622 (€71) | €121 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q89 (€10) | €8 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q44 (€5.05) | €14 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is about the same as in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q553 (€63) | €90 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q374 (€43) | €36 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q855 (€98) | €90 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q742 (€85) | €115 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 51% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q133,879 (€15,284) | €25,593 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q11 (€1.20) | €1.47 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q147 (€17) | €56 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 22% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q55 (€6) | €4.73 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q147 (€17) | €6 | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q323 (€37) | €25 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q59 (€7) | €4.46 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q29 (€3.31) | €4.30 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q50 (€5.68) | €3.64 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (€2.33) | €1.83 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q15 (€1.75) | €1.70 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q74 (€8) | €25 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q227 (€26) | €44 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q76 (€9) | €20 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q182 (€21) | €73 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q388 (€44) | €62 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q53 (€6) | €10 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q27 (€3.06) | €3.79 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q33 (€3.80) | €6 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q7,000 (€799) | €473 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.60 (€0.07) | €0.29 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q435 (€50) | €39 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q28 (€3.23) | €10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 34% cheaper than in France
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