- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 36% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q43 (€4.84) | €14 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (€4.69) | €7 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (€3.11) | €4.67 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (€1.19) | €1.21 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (€1.54) | €3.96 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (€0.98) | €1.50 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (€4.26) | €5.23 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (€2.06) | €1.63 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (€0.89) | €0.86 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.17) | €1.21 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q74 (€8) | €9 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q14 (€1.60) | €1.91 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (€0.74) | €0.76 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 13% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (€714) | €679 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (€514) | €476 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (€77) | €135 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,905 (€548) | €438 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (€396) | €295 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (€50) | €98 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q387 (€43) | €19 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,344 (€374) | €332 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q755 (€84) | €93 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q59 (€7) | €7 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (€2.24) | €6 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 15% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q628 (€70) | €81 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q404 (€45) | €30 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q716 (€80) | €93 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q686 (€77) | €103 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 45% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q117,546 (€13,130) | €20,276 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (€0.73) | €1.53 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q118 (€13) | €30 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 5% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q45 (€4.97) | €3.51 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q121 (€14) | €10 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q254 (€28) | €39 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q49 (€5.46) | €3.99 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q30 (€3.30) | €3.80 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (€4.43) | €3.61 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (€1.84) | €1.86 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (€1.47) | €2.08 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (€6) | €12 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 39% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q150 (€17) | €28 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q84 (€9) | €15 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q178 (€20) | €37 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q309 (€35) | €48 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q47 (€5.29) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (€2.79) | €3.71 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (€2.79) | €4.32 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (€547) | €524 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.12 (€0.12) | €0.54 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q444 (€50) | €40 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q24 (€2.63) | €4.34 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,798 prices entered by 462 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 25% cheaper than in Greece
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