Cost of living in Austria compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 52% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Q112) | Q86 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Q84) | Q47 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (Q59) | Q29 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.48 (Q12) | Q13 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.59 (Q47) | Q17 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.22 (Q27) | Q12 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Q58) | Q43 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (Q18) | Q18 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.16 (Q18) | Q10 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (Q11) | Q11 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Q53) | Q90 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 (Q22) | Q17 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (Q14) | Q8 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 89% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,777 (Q14,983) | Q6,851 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,084 (Q9,136) | Q4,195 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €509 (Q4,287) | Q557 | + 670% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €922 (Q7,771) | Q5,350 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €697 (Q5,873) | Q3,253 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (Q762) | Q410 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (Q184) | Q242 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 (Q2,981) | Q3,443 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (Q1,046) | Q662 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (Q106) | Q117 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Q131) | Q31 | + 325% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 27% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (Q831) | Q435 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (Q367) | Q332 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (Q658) | Q721 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (Q938) | Q633 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 34% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,873 (Q218,117) | Q162,571 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (Q15) | Q12 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (Q394) | Q278 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 23% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (Q48) | Q43 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Q58) | Q141 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €145 (Q1,219) | Q301 | + 305% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (Q42) | Q33 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (Q26) | Q38 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.46 (Q29) | Q45 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (Q19) | Q21 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (Q17) | Q17 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Q170) | Q79 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 21% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Q340) | Q146 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Q197) | Q87 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (Q422) | Q252 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (Q501) | Q339 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Q80) | Q56 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 (Q39) | Q30 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.90 (Q33) | Q18 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €544 (Q4,583) | Q4,426 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (Q0.56) | Q1.57 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (Q257) | Q322 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Q51) | Q26 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 49% more expensive than in Guatemala
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