Cost of living in India compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 42% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| India | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨376 (Q36) | Q86 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨331 (Q31) | Q47 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨167 (Q16) | Q29 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (Q5.45) | Q13 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨91 (Q9) | Q17 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (Q3.57) | Q12 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨253 (Q24) | Q43 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨151 (Q14) | Q18 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (Q2.98) | Q10 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨171 (Q16) | Q11 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨788 (Q75) | Q90 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (Q9) | Q17 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨37 (Q3.54) | Q8 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in India is 47% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| India | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨37,186 (Q3,530) | Q6,890 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,125 (Q2,195) | Q4,195 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,799 (Q551) | Q557 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨25,043 (Q2,377) | Q5,350 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨16,133 (Q1,532) | Q3,253 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨6,512 (Q618) | Q410 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨621 (Q59) | Q242 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨30,817 (Q2,926) | Q3,443 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,976 (Q1,137) | Q662 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨538 (Q51) | Q117 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨425 (Q40) | Q31 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in India is 31% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| India | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,439 (Q232) | Q435 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,832 (Q269) | Q332 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,344 (Q412) | Q756 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,213 (Q305) | Q633 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in India is 40% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| India | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,248,440 (Q118,519) | Q162,571 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (Q10) | Q12 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,115 (Q106) | Q278 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 55% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| India | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨144 (Q14) | Q43 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (Q23) | Q141 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨892 (Q85) | Q301 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨413 (Q39) | Q33 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨226 (Q21) | Q38 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨274 (Q26) | Q45 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨170 (Q16) | Q21 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨103 (Q10) | Q17 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨307 (Q29) | Q79 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 38% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| India | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,438 (Q137) | Q146 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨583 (Q55) | Q87 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,418 (Q135) | Q252 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,942 (Q184) | Q352 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨733 (Q70) | Q56 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨229 (Q22) | Q30 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨183 (Q17) | Q18 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨50,214 (Q4,767) | Q4,426 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.43 (Q0.14) | Q1.57 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,560 (Q148) | Q322 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨267 (Q25) | Q26 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,636 prices entered by 1,311 different people.
Cost of living in India is 42% cheaper than in Guatemala
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