Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 21% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Guatemala | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q85 (€10) | €14 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q48 (€5.61) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (€3.42) | €4.64 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (€1.55) | €1.53 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 (€2.19) | €4.61 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (€1.39) | €1.79 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q43 (€5.06) | €5.24 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (€2.05) | €1.74 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (€1.15) | €0.96 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.27) | €1.47 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q96 (€11) | €9 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (€1.96) | €2.42 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (€0.80) | €1.05 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 15% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Guatemala | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,202 (€846) | €855 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,994 (€469) | €674 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q469 (€55) | €210 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,319 (€625) | €523 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,839 (€334) | €416 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q402 (€47) | €134 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q204 (€24) | €26 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,194 (€375) | €333 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q728 (€86) | €102 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q113 (€13) | €10 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (€3.01) | €7 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 6% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Guatemala | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q392 (€46) | €77 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q335 (€39) | €34 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q737 (€87) | €84 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q519 (€61) | €92 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 6% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Guatemala | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q154,051 (€18,097) | €22,349 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (€1.14) | €2.09 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q326 (€38) | €30 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 27% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Guatemala | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q54 (€6) | €5.36 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q200 (€23) | €8 | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q284 (€33) | €39 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q41 (€4.84) | €3.87 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (€4.26) | €3.36 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (€4.66) | €4.60 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (€2.23) | €2.48 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (€2.02) | €2.82 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q89 (€10) | €13 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 31% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Guatemala | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (€18) | €33 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (€10) | €16 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q278 (€33) | €35 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q337 (€40) | €48 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q58 (€7) | €10 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q30 (€3.57) | €3.55 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q17 (€1.97) | €4.19 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,498 (€528) | €367 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.22 (€0.14) | €0.46 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q381 (€45) | €39 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q32 (€3.76) | €4.38 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,996 prices entered by 201 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 14% cheaper than in Greece
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