- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 70% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Q116) | Q43 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Q71) | Q42 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.46 (Q40) | Q28 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (Q11) | Q11 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.91 (Q35) | Q14 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (Q20) | Q9 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Q56) | Q38 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.08 (Q19) | Q18 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (Q12) | Q8 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.36 (Q12) | Q11 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Q66) | Q74 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.94 (Q17) | Q14 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (Q11) | Q7 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 40% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,293 (Q11,524) | Q6,396 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €876 (Q7,803) | Q4,601 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €131 (Q1,169) | Q690 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €777 (Q6,924) | Q4,905 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €530 (Q4,725) | Q3,545 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €133 (Q1,185) | Q450 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Q203) | Q387 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (Q3,494) | Q3,344 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (Q1,017) | Q755 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (Q40) | Q59 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Q87) | Q20 | + 332% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 6% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (Q758) | Q628 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (Q296) | Q404 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Q814) | Q716 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (Q1,029) | Q686 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 94% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,955 (Q177,782) | Q117,546 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.51 (Q13) | Q7 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Q318) | Q118 | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 52% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Q83) | Q45 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Q86) | Q121 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €84 (Q748) | Q254 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.19 (Q46) | Q49 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.60 (Q32) | Q30 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (Q27) | Q40 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.32 (Q21) | Q16 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.02 (Q18) | Q13 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Q163) | Q58 | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 52% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Q296) | Q150 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Q148) | Q84 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €67 (Q601) | Q178 | + 238% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (Q572) | Q309 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Q78) | Q47 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.59 (Q14) | Q25 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.93 (Q44) | Q25 | + 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €454 (Q4,045) | Q4,893 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (Q2.12) | Q1.12 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (Q525) | Q426 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (Q47) | Q24 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 54% more expensive than in Guatemala
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