Cost of living in United States compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 55% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Q116) | Q78 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Q63) | Q44 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.26 (Q33) | Q22 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (Q7) | Q11 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (Q23) | Q16 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (Q32) | Q8 | + 287% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Q49) | Q30 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (Q26) | Q15 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (Q13) | Q11 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.32 (Q26) | Q14 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Q108) | Q97 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (Q15) | Q14 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (Q16) | Q8 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in United States is 157% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,211 (Q17,024) | Q6,545 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,548 (Q11,924) | Q3,437 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (Q1,370) | Q468 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,530 (Q11,781) | Q4,253 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,114 (Q8,578) | Q2,110 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (Q856) | Q280 | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (Q387) | Q264 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $272 (Q2,093) | Q3,055 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (Q983) | Q683 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Q81) | Q64 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Q166) | Q21 | + 675% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Q361) | Q460 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (Q335) | Q296 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (Q674) | Q725 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (Q839) | Q777 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 122% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,539 (Q181,270) | Q138,741 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (Q4.91) | Q6 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (Q573) | Q124 | + 364% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 42% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Q55) | Q44 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (Q127) | Q124 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (Q867) | Q233 | + 271% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Q51) | Q48 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (Q27) | Q34 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (Q38) | Q47 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (Q28) | Q16 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (Q14) | Q17 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (Q166) | Q74 | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 66% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (Q352) | Q151 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Q194) | Q83 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $205 (Q1,582) | Q196 | + 709% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Q610) | Q401 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Q95) | Q61 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.05 (Q39) | Q34 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (Q45) | Q31 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $420 (Q3,232) | Q5,407 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (Q3.93) | Q1.28 | + 207% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (Q382) | Q353 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Q64) | Q34 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
7.701
GTQ
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,693 prices entered by 4,269 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 91% more expensive than in Guatemala
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