Cost of living in Italy compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 55% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Q128) | Q71 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Q75) | Q44 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.22 (Q39) | Q20 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (Q12) | Q12 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.49 (Q33) | Q16 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 (Q19) | Q8 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Q58) | Q27 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 (Q18) | Q15 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.28 (Q12) | Q8 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (Q11) | Q11 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Q59) | Q94 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.86 (Q17) | Q15 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.22 (Q11) | Q7 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 85% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,293 (Q12,092) | Q6,407 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €894 (Q8,359) | Q3,453 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (Q1,124) | Q418 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €870 (Q8,136) | Q4,278 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €607 (Q5,682) | Q2,207 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (Q873) | Q281 | + 211% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (Q215) | Q266 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €375 (Q3,512) | Q2,855 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (Q1,105) | Q670 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.14 (Q48) | Q53 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Q99) | Q19 | + 420% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 30% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (Q790) | Q439 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Q322) | Q292 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Q801) | Q832 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €116 (Q1,088) | Q664 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 114% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,229 (Q217,292) | Q137,207 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (Q14) | Q6 | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Q338) | Q100 | + 237% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 46% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Q56) | Q37 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Q89) | Q73 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €81 (Q757) | Q192 | + 294% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.60 (Q52) | Q48 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.59 (Q34) | Q32 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.74 (Q26) | Q45 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 (Q21) | Q18 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (Q19) | Q15 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Q169) | Q76 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 43% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (Q323) | Q125 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Q166) | Q81 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (Q784) | Q214 | + 267% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (Q578) | Q335 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Q82) | Q47 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.50 (Q14) | Q29 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.98 (Q47) | Q25 | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €449 (Q4,199) | Q5,407 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.19 (Q1.76) | Q1.28 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €55 (Q513) | Q434 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.48 (Q51) | Q34 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 68% more expensive than in Guatemala
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