Cost of living in United States compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 62% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United States | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (Q133) | Q87 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Q70) | Q49 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.07 (Q39) | Q22 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (Q8) | Q12 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.33 (Q26) | Q19 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.43 (Q34) | Q10 | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Q53) | Q32 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.93 (Q30) | Q19 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (Q15) | Q14 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.28 (Q25) | Q11 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Q121) | Q108 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (Q17) | Q16 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (Q19) | Q8 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in United States is 148% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United States | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,513 (Q19,282) | Q7,750 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,960 (Q15,037) | Q4,369 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $204 (Q1,563) | Q808 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,778 (Q13,644) | Q5,199 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,342 (Q10,298) | Q2,769 | + 272% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $139 (Q1,070) | Q711 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (Q431) | Q207 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (Q2,300) | Q3,187 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (Q1,039) | Q781 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Q94) | Q111 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (Q202) | Q44 | + 357% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 10% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| United States | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (Q393) | Q449 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (Q354) | Q422 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (Q706) | Q836 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (Q920) | Q629 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 141% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United States | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,474 (Q195,454) | Q122,213 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (Q8) | Q9 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $77 (Q588) | Q131 | + 349% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 58% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United States | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Q57) | Q47 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Q146) | Q147 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $125 (Q956) | Q247 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Q57) | Q59 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.17 (Q32) | Q28 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.50 (Q42) | Q39 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.18 (Q32) | Q19 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (Q16) | Q15 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (Q194) | Q85 | + 127% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 67% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United States | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (Q375) | Q156 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (Q204) | Q72 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (Q1,502) | Q182 | + 727% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (Q636) | Q320 | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Q98) | Q52 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.19 (Q40) | Q27 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Q48) | Q21 | + 134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $499 (Q3,832) | Q5,158 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (Q1.29) | Q0.41 | + 216% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Q404) | Q393 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Q70) | Q30 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,652 prices entered by 2,684 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 94% more expensive than in Guatemala
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