- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 72% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Q122) | Q43 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Q68) | Q42 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.02 (Q36) | Q28 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (Q10) | Q11 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.24 (Q29) | Q14 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.45 (Q22) | Q9 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Q54) | Q38 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.35 (Q21) | Q18 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (Q14) | Q8 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (Q11) | Q11 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Q71) | Q74 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.49 (Q22) | Q14 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (Q11) | Q7 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 103% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,971 (Q17,583) | Q6,396 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,405 (Q12,533) | Q4,601 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (Q1,304) | Q690 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,267 (Q11,308) | Q4,905 | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €888 (Q7,923) | Q3,545 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 (Q901) | Q450 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (Q252) | Q387 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €412 (Q3,674) | Q3,344 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €123 (Q1,100) | Q755 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Q64) | Q59 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (Q129) | Q20 | + 546% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 2% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (Q756) | Q628 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (Q327) | Q404 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (Q907) | Q716 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (Q1,221) | Q686 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 223% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 223% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,830 (Q230,465) | Q117,546 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (Q14) | Q7 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (Q725) | Q118 | + 513% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 4% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.35 (Q39) | Q45 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (Q95) | Q121 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €34 (Q307) | Q254 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.45 (Q31) | Q49 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.52 (Q31) | Q30 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (Q27) | Q40 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (Q13) | Q16 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (Q16) | Q13 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (Q230) | Q58 | + 296% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 57% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (Q398) | Q150 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Q202) | Q84 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €71 (Q633) | Q178 | + 256% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €76 (Q681) | Q309 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Q82) | Q47 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (Q29) | Q25 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.47 (Q40) | Q25 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €486 (Q4,339) | Q4,893 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (Q1.95) | Q1.12 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (Q303) | Q426 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Q61) | Q24 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 94% more expensive than in Guatemala
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