- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 65% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Q111) | Q44 | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Q69) | Q42 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.32 (Q38) | Q26 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (Q11) | Q11 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.81 (Q33) | Q14 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (Q19) | Q9 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Q54) | Q40 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.05 (Q18) | Q18 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.33 (Q12) | Q8 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (Q12) | Q10 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Q65) | Q74 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (Q18) | Q15 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (Q11) | Q6 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 40% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,349 (Q11,773) | Q6,396 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €900 (Q7,857) | Q4,601 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (Q1,077) | Q690 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €785 (Q6,851) | Q4,827 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €556 (Q4,853) | Q3,545 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €121 (Q1,052) | Q464 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Q199) | Q389 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €386 (Q3,365) | Q3,457 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (Q1,068) | Q755 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.77 (Q42) | Q59 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Q84) | Q20 | + 315% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 9% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (Q733) | Q647 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (Q298) | Q404 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (Q781) | Q716 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (Q1,041) | Q770 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 76% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,383 (Q177,901) | Q128,369 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (Q13) | Q7 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (Q308) | Q124 | + 148% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 42% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Q81) | Q45 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Q80) | Q136 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €83 (Q724) | Q261 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.94 (Q43) | Q49 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.43 (Q30) | Q30 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (Q27) | Q41 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 (Q19) | Q16 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (Q17) | Q13 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Q164) | Q62 | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 48% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Q279) | Q157 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Q147) | Q83 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €65 (Q565) | Q178 | + 218% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (Q549) | Q301 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Q74) | Q47 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (Q14) | Q26 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.97 (Q43) | Q25 | + 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €478 (Q4,173) | Q4,218 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (Q2.14) | Q1.12 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (Q508) | Q483 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.26 (Q46) | Q23 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 48% more expensive than in Guatemala
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