- Cost of Living
- United States
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 83% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Q107) | Q43 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Q58) | Q42 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (Q35) | Q28 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (Q7) | Q11 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (Q25) | Q14 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (Q31) | Q9 | + 247% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Q48) | Q38 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (Q26) | Q18 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (Q12) | Q8 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (Q24) | Q11 | + 129% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Q112) | Q74 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (Q15) | Q14 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (Q16) | Q7 | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in United States is 112% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,030 (Q15,527) | Q6,396 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,560 (Q11,929) | Q4,601 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (Q1,353) | Q690 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,566 (Q11,982) | Q4,724 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,119 (Q8,562) | Q3,545 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (Q938) | Q450 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (Q366) | Q387 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (Q2,572) | Q3,344 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (Q920) | Q755 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Q83) | Q59 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (Q174) | Q20 | + 769% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 17% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (Q363) | Q628 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (Q343) | Q404 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (Q652) | Q716 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (Q873) | Q686 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 135% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,135 (Q169,312) | Q137,477 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (Q5.75) | Q7 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (Q650) | Q133 | + 390% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 68% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Q55) | Q45 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Q144) | Q121 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (Q866) | Q254 | + 241% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Q52) | Q49 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (Q27) | Q30 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (Q39) | Q40 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.43 (Q26) | Q16 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (Q14) | Q13 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (Q158) | Q58 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 64% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (Q338) | Q150 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Q189) | Q84 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $167 (Q1,278) | Q178 | + 619% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Q601) | Q309 | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Q88) | Q47 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (Q37) | Q25 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (Q44) | Q25 | + 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Q3,283) | Q4,893 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (Q2.39) | Q1.12 | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (Q405) | Q444 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Q60) | Q24 | + 156% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
7.649
GTQ
/
USD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,238 prices entered by 14,228 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 88% more expensive than in Guatemala
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