- Cost of Living
- United States
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 87% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Q109) | Q40 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Q59) | Q42 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.55 (Q35) | Q21 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (Q7) | Q12 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (Q25) | Q15 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (Q31) | Q8 | + 274% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Q49) | Q38 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (Q26) | Q18 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (Q12) | Q9 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.45 (Q27) | Q11 | + 148% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Q115) | Q75 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (Q15) | Q15 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (Q16) | Q7 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in United States is 117% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,048 (Q15,849) | Q6,396 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,580 (Q12,233) | Q4,601 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (Q1,372) | Q690 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,587 (Q12,284) | Q4,905 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,131 (Q8,756) | Q3,545 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (Q937) | Q450 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Q370) | Q341 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (Q2,584) | Q3,536 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (Q922) | Q747 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Q84) | Q102 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (Q174) | Q21 | + 747% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 18% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Q365) | Q430 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (Q347) | Q466 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (Q660) | Q745 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (Q887) | Q699 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 115% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,326 (Q172,817) | Q117,546 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (Q5.97) | Q14 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (Q659) | Q118 | + 457% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 44% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Q54) | Q42 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (Q143) | Q144 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (Q858) | Q274 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Q53) | Q50 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (Q27) | Q33 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.14 (Q40) | Q40 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.49 (Q27) | Q21 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (Q14) | Q17 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Q158) | Q58 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 51% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (Q347) | Q157 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Q193) | Q89 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (Q1,339) | Q185 | + 624% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Q612) | Q373 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Q89) | Q46 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (Q38) | Q29 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.89 (Q46) | Q25 | + 83% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (Q3,299) | Q4,893 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (Q2.61) | Q1.74 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (Q416) | Q426 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Q61) | Q23 | + 170% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
7.741
GTQ
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 92,375 prices entered by 13,277 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 83% more expensive than in Guatemala
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