Cost of living in United States compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 53% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United States | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Q155) | Q92 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Q88) | Q56 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.39 (Q42) | Q31 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (Q8) | Q14 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.32 (Q34) | Q21 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.47 (Q35) | Q17 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Q53) | Q31 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.99 (Q31) | Q27 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.06 (Q16) | Q20 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.24 (Q25) | Q12 | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Q129) | Q88 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.85 (Q22) | Q16 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.65 (Q21) | Q12 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in United States is 167% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United States | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,905 (Q22,522) | Q8,442 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,206 (Q17,101) | Q5,228 | + 227% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (Q1,701) | Q574 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,021 (Q15,667) | Q6,108 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,536 (Q11,908) | Q4,518 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (Q1,162) | Q680 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (Q484) | Q240 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $272 (Q2,112) | Q2,478 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (Q1,124) | Q877 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Q111) | Q61 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (Q245) | Q20 | + 1126% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| United States | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (Q438) | Q485 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 (Q420) | Q405 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (Q769) | Q859 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $137 (Q1,065) | Q711 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 32% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United States | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,106 (Q225,661) | Q172,164 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.97 (Q8) | Q14 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (Q602) | Q362 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 65% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United States | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Q70) | Q39 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (Q195) | Q133 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $158 (Q1,229) | Q346 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Q72) | Q45 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.84 (Q37) | Q39 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Q49) | Q50 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.88 (Q38) | Q23 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.41 (Q19) | Q14 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (Q222) | Q142 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 79% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United States | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (Q455) | Q250 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (Q228) | Q97 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $214 (Q1,661) | Q300 | + 454% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (Q764) | Q303 | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (Q111) | Q80 | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.76 (Q45) | Q27 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Q55) | Q20 | + 174% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $506 (Q3,926) | Q5,278 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.66 (Q5.09) | Q2.11 | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $64 (Q498) | Q649 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Q79) | Q29 | + 173% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,600 prices entered by 2,223 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
7.753
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Cost of living in United States is 74% more expensive than in Guatemala
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