Cost of living in Luxembourg compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxembourg is 77% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Luxembourg | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (Q177) | Q84 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (Q96) | Q47 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.50 (Q46) | Q31 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (Q11) | Q14 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.36 (Q36) | Q18 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.73 (Q31) | Q11 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (Q96) | Q40 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.62 (Q22) | Q21 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.02 (Q25) | Q10 | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.10 (Q17) | Q11 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (Q73) | Q82 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.97 (Q16) | Q17 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.41 (Q20) | Q8 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Luxembourg is 180% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Luxembourg | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,586 (Q21,539) | Q7,355 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,069 (Q17,230) | Q4,501 | + 283% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €265 (Q2,206) | Q535 | + 312% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,695 (Q14,122) | Q5,175 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,327 (Q11,050) | Q3,074 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €165 (Q1,372) | Q359 | + 282% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (Q377) | Q211 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €474 (Q3,945) | Q3,368 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (Q1,263) | Q910 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.50 (Q38) | Q89 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (Q153) | Q34 | + 348% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Luxembourg is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Luxembourg | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Q716) | Q449 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (Q300) | Q429 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €111 (Q923) | Q734 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €130 (Q1,086) | Q709 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Luxembourg is 108% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Luxembourg | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €29,790 (Q248,132) | Q127,147 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (Q13) | Q9 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (Q491) | Q177 | + 177% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxembourg is 11% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Luxembourg | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (Q50) | Q36 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Q63) | Q141 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (Q420) | Q299 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.99 (Q25) | Q41 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.04 (Q34) | Q39 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.45 (Q12) | Q55 | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.58 (Q13) | Q19 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (Q11) | Q13 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €40 (Q333) | Q88 | + 280% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxembourg is 28% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Luxembourg | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (Q500) | Q118 | + 322% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Q206) | Q88 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (Q633) | Q273 | + 132% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (Q720) | Q330 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (Q109) | Q58 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.79 (Q32) | Q27 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.95 (Q50) | Q21 | + 132% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €150 (Q1,249) | Q5,899 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (Q0.74) | Q2.11 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (Q397) | Q406 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.65 (Q47) | Q25 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 957 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxembourg is 90% more expensive than in Guatemala
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