- Cost of Living
- United States
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 68% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Q102) | Q42 | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Q55) | Q41 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (Q34) | Q27 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (Q7) | Q11 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (Q24) | Q14 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (Q30) | Q9 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Q46) | Q39 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (Q25) | Q21 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (Q13) | Q8 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (Q21) | Q11 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Q107) | Q81 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (Q14) | Q15 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (Q16) | Q7 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in United States is 92% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,046 (Q15,013) | Q6,536 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,580 (Q11,590) | Q4,606 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (Q1,262) | Q626 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,585 (Q11,626) | Q5,523 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,109 (Q8,137) | Q3,723 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (Q860) | Q435 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Q351) | Q424 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (Q2,573) | Q3,522 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (Q884) | Q915 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Q82) | Q69 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Q164) | Q20 | + 702% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 14% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Q345) | Q566 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (Q332) | Q379 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (Q626) | Q713 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (Q870) | Q644 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 92% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,102 (Q162,140) | Q132,449 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (Q5.15) | Q6 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (Q629) | Q198 | + 217% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 67% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Q54) | Q38 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (Q134) | Q121 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (Q802) | Q239 | + 235% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Q48) | Q42 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (Q26) | Q29 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (Q36) | Q46 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (Q24) | Q16 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (Q13) | Q13 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Q151) | Q57 | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 67% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (Q323) | Q152 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Q181) | Q79 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (Q1,232) | Q178 | + 593% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (Q575) | Q312 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Q84) | Q49 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (Q35) | Q25 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (Q42) | Q28 | + 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Q3,150) | Q4,218 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 (Q4.19) | Q1.12 | + 275% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Q389) | Q506 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Q59) | Q24 | + 148% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
7.336
GTQ
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 91,818 prices entered by 14,402 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 74% more expensive than in Guatemala
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