- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 32% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q49 (€5.60) | €14 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (€4.82) | €7 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (€2.42) | €4.39 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (€1.33) | €1.19 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (€1.72) | €4.02 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (€0.94) | €1.44 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (€4.28) | €5.11 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (€2.08) | €1.51 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (€1.07) | €0.82 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.25) | €1.14 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q87 (€10) | €8 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (€1.66) | €1.89 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (€0.82) | €0.78 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 14% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (€726) | €659 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (€522) | €479 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (€78) | €146 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,659 (€529) | €418 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (€402) | €289 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (€51) | €95 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q341 (€39) | €19 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,536 (€401) | €350 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q747 (€85) | €84 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q102 (€12) | €7 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q44 (€4.99) | €5.96 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 25% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q430 (€49) | €74 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q466 (€53) | €28 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q745 (€85) | €87 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q699 (€79) | €103 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 11% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,039 (€15,552) | €19,306 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q19 (€2.11) | €1.56 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q175 (€20) | €30 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 13% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q42 (€4.76) | €3.27 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q144 (€16) | €7 | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q274 (€31) | €41 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q50 (€5.68) | €4.55 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (€3.71) | €3.72 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (€4.56) | €3.76 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (€2.33) | €1.63 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (€1.90) | €2.14 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (€7) | €11 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 37% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q139 (€16) | €27 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q89 (€10) | €15 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q185 (€21) | €39 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q373 (€42) | €46 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q46 (€5.27) | €9 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (€2.85) | €3.80 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (€2.82) | €4.36 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (€555) | €486 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.74 (€0.20) | €0.70 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (€48) | €34 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (€2.57) | €4.38 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.11348
EUR
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,172 prices entered by 392 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 14% cheaper than in Greece
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