Cost of living in United States compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 67% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Q111) | Q47 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Q60) | Q41 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.27 (Q33) | Q23 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (Q7) | Q12 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.02 (Q23) | Q15 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (Q31) | Q10 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Q48) | Q27 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (Q26) | Q17 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (Q13) | Q10 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (Q24) | Q11 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Q111) | Q68 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (Q15) | Q14 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (Q16) | Q12 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in United States is 154% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,198 (Q16,903) | Q7,110 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,581 (Q12,161) | Q3,535 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (Q1,375) | Q454 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,581 (Q12,158) | Q4,178 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,120 (Q8,615) | Q2,422 | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (Q907) | Q334 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (Q368) | Q288 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $303 (Q2,332) | Q2,939 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (Q908) | Q662 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Q83) | Q52 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Q169) | Q26 | + 553% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in United States is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (Q367) | Q421 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (Q333) | Q326 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (Q661) | Q749 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (Q852) | Q688 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 144% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 144% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,794 (Q175,317) | Q122,747 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (Q5.88) | Q7 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (Q611) | Q116 | + 427% | |
| 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) | Q25 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Q147) | Q66 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (Q844) | Q188 | + 350% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (Q49) | Q48 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (Q27) | Q32 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (Q38) | Q45 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (Q26) | Q17 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (Q14) | Q13 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Q163) | Q77 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 58% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Q346) | Q114 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Q189) | Q85 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $208 (Q1,603) | Q230 | + 598% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (Q574) | Q269 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Q91) | Q39 | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (Q37) | Q19 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.75 (Q44) | Q16 | + 181% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $407 (Q3,129) | Q6,181 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (Q1.38) | Q0.99 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Q410) | Q397 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Q62) | Q25 | + 146% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 53,622 prices entered by 6,795 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 98% more expensive than in Guatemala
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