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 | Q66 (€7) | €15 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q43 (€4.77) | €7 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q20 (€2.18) | €3.89 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (€1.38) | €1.26 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (€1.77) | €3.79 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (€0.89) | €1.53 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q28 (€3.07) | €5.02 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q16 (€1.72) | €1.49 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (€0.88) | €0.90 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.26) | €1.26 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 (€10) | €10 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q15 (€1.61) | €1.99 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (€0.79) | €0.73 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 13% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,467 (€716) | €737 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,299 (€365) | €528 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q425 (€47) | €116 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,080 (€452) | €442 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,232 (€247) | €342 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q303 (€34) | €80 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q284 (€31) | €20 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,884 (€319) | €293 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q691 (€76) | €105 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q50 (€5.53) | €7 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q18 (€2.03) | €6 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 17% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q400 (€44) | €78 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q272 (€30) | €30 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q818 (€91) | €88 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q608 (€67) | €102 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 45% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q131,149 (€14,516) | €20,763 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q8 (€0.87) | €1.56 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q100 (€11) | €30 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 10% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q37 (€4.14) | €4.70 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q73 (€8) | €9 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q192 (€21) | €36 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (€5.32) | €4.52 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q32 (€3.55) | €3.51 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q41 (€4.55) | €3.65 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (€1.81) | €1.76 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (€1.53) | €2.63 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q73 (€8) | €11 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 35% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q114 (€13) | €30 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q81 (€9) | €15 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q214 (€24) | €42 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q321 (€36) | €50 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q45 (€4.95) | €10 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (€3.26) | €3.84 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 (€2.38) | €4.18 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (€598) | €462 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (€0.14) | €0.46 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q391 (€43) | €38 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q29 (€3.26) | €4.63 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 29% cheaper than in Greece
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