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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 41% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Q108) | Q50 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Q69) | Q40 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.41 (Q37) | Q23 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (Q10) | Q12 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.43 (Q29) | Q15 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.03 (Q17) | Q10 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Q58) | Q27 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.84 (Q16) | Q17 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (Q11) | Q10 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.34 (Q11) | Q11 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Q58) | Q68 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.84 (Q16) | Q14 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (Q10) | Q12 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 60% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,283 (Q10,895) | Q7,328 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €896 (Q7,614) | Q3,587 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €140 (Q1,193) | Q454 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €805 (Q6,840) | Q4,207 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €606 (Q5,146) | Q2,422 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €108 (Q913) | Q334 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (Q211) | Q288 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €346 (Q2,939) | Q2,939 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (Q919) | Q662 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.83 (Q41) | Q52 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Q86) | Q26 | + 234% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (Q695) | Q421 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €29 (Q250) | Q326 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (Q744) | Q749 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (Q995) | Q688 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 93% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,447 (Q199,143) | Q122,747 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (Q13) | Q7 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Q304) | Q116 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 30% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Q57) | Q25 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Q73) | Q66 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (Q633) | Q188 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.39 (Q37) | Q48 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.11 (Q26) | Q32 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (Q23) | Q45 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.03 (Q17) | Q17 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (Q15) | Q13 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Q140) | Q77 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 46% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (Q305) | Q114 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Q150) | Q85 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (Q727) | Q230 | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (Q548) | Q269 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Q76) | Q39 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (Q13) | Q19 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.10 (Q43) | Q16 | + 175% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €433 (Q3,680) | Q6,181 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Q1.40) | Q0.99 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €62 (Q529) | Q397 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.37 (Q46) | Q24 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 53% more expensive than in Guatemala
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