Cost of living in Italy compared to Guatemala
Currency:
Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Italy is 26% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Italy | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Q140) | Q92 | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Q70) | Q49 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.65 (Q38) | Q24 | + 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (Q11) | Q13 | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.53 (Q29) | Q19 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.44 (Q20) | Q16 | + 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Q56) | Q36 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 (Q18) | Q22 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.59 (Q13) | Q14 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (Q11) | Q11 | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Q55) | Q101 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.88 (Q15) | Q17 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (Q11) | Q9 | + 31% | |
Housing | + 46% | |||
Housing in Italy is 46% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Italy | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,451 (Q11,845) | Q7,595 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €947 (Q7,731) | Q4,784 | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €200 (Q1,631) | Q780 | + 109% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €870 (Q7,097) | Q5,366 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €615 (Q5,023) | Q3,185 | + 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €147 (Q1,199) | Q622 | + 93% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (Q213) | Q196 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | €359 (Q2,928) | Q2,988 | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €144 (Q1,174) | Q903 | + 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 (Q37) | Q104 | - 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Q82) | Q32 | + 154% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 11% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Italy | Guatemala | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (Q612) | Q490 | + 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Q279) | Q405 | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Q699) | Q869 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (Q959) | Q724 | + 32% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 9% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Italy | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,487 (Q207,999) | Q138,997 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (Q15) | Q17 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Q290) | Q278 | + 4% | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 6% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Italy | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (Q78) | Q39 | + 101% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Q69) | Q208 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (Q612) | Q226 | + 171% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.37 (Q44) | Q67 | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.12 (Q25) | Q31 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.85 (Q23) | Q38 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.17 (Q18) | Q20 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.66 (Q14) | Q15 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (Q136) | Q82 | + 65% | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 46% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Italy | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (Q337) | Q165 | + 105% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Q138) | Q76 | + 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (Q458) | Q233 | + 97% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (Q529) | Q320 | + 65% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Q77) | Q53 | + 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.66 (Q14) | Q29 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.07 (Q41) | Q21 | + 94% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €581 (Q4,740) | Q4,421 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (Q1.58) | Q0.64 | + 148% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €49 (Q397) | Q397 | - 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.83 (Q48) | Q28 | + 71% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on July 01, 2022.
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Cost of living in Italy is 26% more expensive than in Guatemala
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