Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 52% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Q144) | Q86 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Q90) | Q47 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.11 (Q43) | Q29 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (Q11) | Q13 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.68 (Q39) | Q17 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.98 (Q25) | Q12 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Q54) | Q43 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (Q19) | Q18 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (Q13) | Q10 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.50 (Q13) | Q11 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Q54) | Q90 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.19 (Q27) | Q17 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (Q13) | Q8 | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 155% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,185 (Q18,406) | Q6,851 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,866 (Q15,719) | Q4,195 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €267 (Q2,253) | Q557 | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,489 (Q12,542) | Q5,350 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,248 (Q10,517) | Q3,253 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €197 (Q1,658) | Q410 | + 304% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (Q351) | Q242 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €317 (Q2,672) | Q3,443 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €187 (Q1,578) | Q662 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (Q93) | Q117 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (Q154) | Q31 | + 400% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 9% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €78 (Q655) | Q435 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Q292) | Q332 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Q760) | Q721 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (Q986) | Q633 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 101% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,626 (Q241,180) | Q162,571 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.06 (Q17) | Q12 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €86 (Q726) | Q278 | + 161% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 8% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.03 (Q26) | Q43 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (Q101) | Q141 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €49 (Q413) | Q301 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (Q39) | Q33 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.07 (Q43) | Q38 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.20 (Q44) | Q45 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.21 (Q19) | Q21 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.24 (Q27) | Q17 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (Q250) | Q79 | + 217% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 56% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €52 (Q435) | Q146 | + 198% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Q202) | Q87 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €234 (Q1,969) | Q252 | + 681% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €74 (Q619) | Q339 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (Q109) | Q56 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.39 (Q29) | Q30 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.28 (Q45) | Q18 | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €653 (Q5,500) | Q4,426 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (Q0.66) | Q1.57 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (Q354) | Q322 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Q65) | Q26 | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 85% more expensive than in Guatemala
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