Cost of living in Italy compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 40% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Italy | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Q142) | Q85 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Q77) | Q48 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.75 (Q40) | Q29 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (Q11) | Q13 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.63 (Q31) | Q19 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.63 (Q22) | Q12 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Q60) | Q43 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 (Q18) | Q17 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.67 (Q14) | Q10 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (Q11) | Q11 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Q65) | Q96 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (Q15) | Q17 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (Q11) | Q7 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 47% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Italy | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,245 (Q10,516) | Q7,202 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €886 (Q7,484) | Q3,994 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (Q1,460) | Q469 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €867 (Q7,324) | Q5,319 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €606 (Q5,120) | Q2,839 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €135 (Q1,136) | Q402 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Q212) | Q204 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €351 (Q2,962) | Q3,194 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (Q1,075) | Q728 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.44 (Q46) | Q113 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Q93) | Q26 | + 262% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Italy | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (Q598) | Q392 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (Q273) | Q335 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (Q683) | Q737 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €107 (Q905) | Q519 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 15% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Italy | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,919 (Q218,876) | Q154,051 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.82 (Q15) | Q10 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Q305) | Q326 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 5% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Italy | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Q75) | Q54 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (Q106) | Q200 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (Q655) | Q284 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (Q46) | Q41 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (Q27) | Q36 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (Q24) | Q40 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (Q15) | Q19 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.91 (Q16) | Q17 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Q149) | Q89 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 51% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Italy | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (Q314) | Q157 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Q148) | Q85 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €75 (Q633) | Q278 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (Q593) | Q337 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Q75) | Q58 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.85 (Q16) | Q30 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.60 (Q47) | Q17 | + 182% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €596 (Q5,035) | Q4,498 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (Q2.36) | Q1.22 | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (Q403) | Q381 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (Q44) | Q32 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 31% more expensive than in Guatemala
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