Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 62% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Q147) | Q76 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Q76) | Q44 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.12 (Q38) | Q21 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (Q10) | Q10 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 (Q30) | Q14 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (Q21) | Q8 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Q56) | Q28 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (Q21) | Q16 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (Q13) | Q10 | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (Q12) | Q13 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Q71) | Q90 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 (Q22) | Q14 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (Q11) | Q7 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 148% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,747 (Q16,235) | Q6,670 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,388 (Q12,901) | Q3,437 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €168 (Q1,559) | Q468 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,237 (Q11,493) | Q4,411 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €893 (Q8,295) | Q2,110 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (Q1,056) | Q280 | + 277% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (Q357) | Q253 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (Q4,167) | Q3,055 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €181 (Q1,680) | Q683 | + 146% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Q76) | Q80 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Q140) | Q48 | + 193% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 33% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (Q717) | Q460 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (Q381) | Q296 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Q844) | Q828 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (Q1,119) | Q777 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 247% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 247% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,888 (Q259,174) | Q131,670 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (Q15) | Q6 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 (Q838) | Q125 | + 571% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 5% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.33 (Q22) | Q44 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Q129) | Q124 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (Q321) | Q250 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.86 (Q27) | Q48 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.98 (Q37) | Q34 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (Q39) | Q47 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (Q14) | Q16 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (Q18) | Q17 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Q227) | Q77 | + 195% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 35% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Q375) | Q176 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Q215) | Q83 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (Q546) | Q196 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (Q590) | Q460 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Q106) | Q61 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (Q32) | Q34 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 (Q46) | Q35 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (Q4,376) | Q5,407 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (Q1.49) | Q1.28 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (Q338) | Q353 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Q72) | Q27 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 107% more expensive than in Guatemala
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