- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 67% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Q115) | Q40 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Q70) | Q42 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.58 (Q40) | Q21 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.32 (Q12) | Q12 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.83 (Q34) | Q15 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (Q18) | Q8 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Q61) | Q38 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (Q18) | Q18 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (Q11) | Q9 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (Q12) | Q11 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Q67) | Q75 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (Q17) | Q15 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (Q10) | Q7 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 40% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,330 (Q11,654) | Q6,396 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €899 (Q7,882) | Q4,601 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (Q1,153) | Q690 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €803 (Q7,036) | Q4,905 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €541 (Q4,737) | Q3,545 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €97 (Q847) | Q450 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Q204) | Q341 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €387 (Q3,396) | Q3,536 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (Q1,005) | Q747 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.49 (Q39) | Q102 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Q87) | Q21 | + 323% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 9% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (Q736) | Q430 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (Q291) | Q466 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (Q836) | Q745 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (Q1,033) | Q699 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 59% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,733 (Q190,476) | Q117,546 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (Q14) | Q14 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (Q308) | Q118 | + 160% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 28% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Q82) | Q42 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Q73) | Q144 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (Q742) | Q274 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.12 (Q45) | Q50 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.64 (Q32) | Q33 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (Q29) | Q40 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.19 (Q19) | Q21 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (Q18) | Q17 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Q157) | Q58 | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 33% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Q294) | Q157 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Q147) | Q89 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (Q564) | Q185 | + 205% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (Q588) | Q373 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Q76) | Q46 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.61 (Q14) | Q29 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.11 (Q45) | Q25 | + 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €458 (Q4,014) | Q4,893 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (Q1.74) | Q1.74 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €63 (Q553) | Q426 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (Q47) | Q23 | + 108% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 43% more expensive than in Guatemala
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