- Cost of Living
- United States
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 78% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Q104) | Q44 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Q56) | Q42 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (Q35) | Q26 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (Q7) | Q11 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.24 (Q24) | Q14 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (Q30) | Q9 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Q47) | Q40 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (Q25) | Q18 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (Q12) | Q8 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.95 (Q22) | Q10 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Q110) | Q74 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (Q15) | Q15 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (Q16) | Q6 | + 147% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in United States is 106% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,025 (Q15,165) | Q6,396 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,557 (Q11,660) | Q4,601 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (Q1,306) | Q690 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,570 (Q11,759) | Q4,827 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,107 (Q8,293) | Q3,545 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (Q901) | Q464 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Q359) | Q389 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $346 (Q2,589) | Q3,457 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (Q911) | Q755 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Q83) | Q59 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (Q169) | Q20 | + 731% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 19% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Q353) | Q647 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (Q334) | Q404 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Q641) | Q716 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (Q886) | Q770 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 132% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,033 (Q165,008) | Q128,369 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (Q5.41) | Q7 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (Q647) | Q124 | + 422% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 57% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Q54) | Q45 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (Q135) | Q136 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (Q829) | Q261 | + 218% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Q50) | Q49 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (Q27) | Q30 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (Q38) | Q41 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.37 (Q25) | Q16 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (Q14) | Q13 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Q152) | Q62 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 58% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (Q331) | Q157 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Q186) | Q83 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (Q1,252) | Q178 | + 604% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Q588) | Q301 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Q86) | Q47 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.80 (Q36) | Q26 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.69 (Q43) | Q25 | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Q3,215) | Q4,218 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.28 (Q2.12) | Q1.12 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Q394) | Q483 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Q60) | Q23 | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
7.489
GTQ
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 94,534 prices entered by 14,649 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 83% more expensive than in Guatemala
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