Cost of living in New Zealand compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Zealand is 51% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| New Zealand | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$22 (Q103) | Q84 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$15 (Q71) | Q47 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$9 (Q41) | Q31 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.42 (Q11) | Q14 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (Q52) | Q18 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$9 (Q44) | Q11 | + 299% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (Q44) | Q40 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.67 (Q22) | Q21 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.04 (Q19) | Q10 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.85 (Q23) | Q11 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$20 (Q92) | Q82 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$4.10 (Q19) | Q17 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.55 (Q12) | Q8 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in New Zealand is 127% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| New Zealand | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$3,584 (Q16,763) | Q7,355 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$2,858 (Q13,368) | Q4,501 | + 197% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$202 (Q944) | Q535 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,583 (Q12,081) | Q5,175 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$1,932 (Q9,036) | Q3,074 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$148 (Q694) | Q359 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (Q350) | Q211 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$673 (Q3,148) | Q3,368 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$291 (Q1,361) | Q910 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$19 (Q89) | Q89 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$34 (Q159) | Q34 | + 366% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in New Zealand is 12% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| New Zealand | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$120 (Q563) | Q449 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$95 (Q444) | Q429 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$166 (Q779) | Q734 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$210 (Q982) | Q709 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in New Zealand is 114% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| New Zealand | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$40,505 (Q189,457) | Q127,147 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.71 (Q13) | Q9 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$119 (Q558) | Q177 | + 215% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in New Zealand is 21% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| New Zealand | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (Q63) | Q36 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (Q23) | Q141 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$63 (Q296) | Q299 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$7 (Q34) | Q41 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (Q29) | Q39 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (Q36) | Q55 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.37 (Q16) | Q19 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.03 (Q19) | Q13 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$39 (Q182) | Q88 | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in New Zealand is 55% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| New Zealand | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$83 (Q387) | Q118 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$39 (Q181) | Q88 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$136 (Q638) | Q273 | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$116 (Q543) | Q330 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$20 (Q95) | Q58 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.78 (Q27) | Q27 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$12 (Q54) | Q21 | + 152% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$1,278 (Q5,979) | Q5,899 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (Q2.05) | Q2.11 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$72 (Q337) | Q406 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$39 (Q180) | Q25 | + 614% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4.677
GTQ
/
NZD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,467 prices entered by 162 different people.
Cost of living in New Zealand is 73% more expensive than in Guatemala
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