- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Italy compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 62% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Q110) | Q43 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Q68) | Q42 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.27 (Q37) | Q28 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.27 (Q11) | Q11 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.87 (Q33) | Q14 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (Q19) | Q9 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Q54) | Q38 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.04 (Q18) | Q18 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (Q12) | Q8 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (Q12) | Q11 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Q64) | Q74 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (Q17) | Q14 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (Q11) | Q7 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 36% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,286 (Q11,074) | Q6,396 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €868 (Q7,474) | Q4,601 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €127 (Q1,096) | Q690 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €795 (Q6,847) | Q4,724 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €552 (Q4,751) | Q3,545 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €117 (Q1,006) | Q450 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (Q197) | Q387 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €390 (Q3,360) | Q3,344 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (Q980) | Q755 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.65 (Q40) | Q59 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Q84) | Q20 | + 317% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 8% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (Q730) | Q628 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €34 (Q297) | Q404 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Q781) | Q716 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (Q1,028) | Q686 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 72% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,172 (Q173,653) | Q137,477 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (Q13) | Q7 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Q306) | Q133 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 43% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Q80) | Q45 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Q77) | Q121 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €80 (Q690) | Q254 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.19 (Q45) | Q49 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.52 (Q30) | Q30 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (Q26) | Q40 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.26 (Q19) | Q16 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (Q17) | Q13 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Q158) | Q58 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 47% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Q278) | Q150 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Q144) | Q84 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (Q597) | Q178 | + 236% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (Q534) | Q309 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Q74) | Q47 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (Q14) | Q25 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.87 (Q42) | Q25 | + 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €475 (Q4,093) | Q4,893 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (Q2.10) | Q1.12 | + 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (Q525) | Q444 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (Q46) | Q24 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 46% more expensive than in Guatemala
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