Cost of living in Guatemala compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guatemala | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q118 (₨1,303) | ₨408 | + 219% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q52 (₨577) | ₨360 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q27 (₨304) | ₨177 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q17 (₨186) | ₨62 | + 200% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q20 (₨220) | ₨101 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q14 (₨154) | ₨45 | + 242% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q57 (₨636) | ₨252 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (₨210) | ₨198 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q15 (₨168) | ₨40 | + 321% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q15 (₨163) | ₨171 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 (₨1,001) | ₨908 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (₨193) | ₨93 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q12 (₨135) | ₨44 | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guatemala | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q8,548 (₨94,598) | ₨48,012 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q5,418 (₨59,952) | ₨29,632 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q578 (₨6,395) | ₨5,486 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,615 (₨62,132) | ₨30,304 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,421 (₨37,852) | ₨17,855 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q747 (₨8,271) | ₨4,698 | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q258 (₨2,860) | ₨749 | + 282% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,650 (₨29,324) | ₨27,357 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,059 (₨11,717) | ₨12,897 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q134 (₨1,488) | ₨532 | + 180% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q123 (₨1,356) | ₨744 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 144% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 144% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guatemala | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q528 (₨5,845) | ₨2,499 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q532 (₨5,891) | ₨2,581 | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q929 (₨10,281) | ₨4,064 | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q1,055 (₨11,678) | ₨2,995 | + 290% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guatemala | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q188,980 (₨2,091,264) | ₨1,758,920 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q15 (₨171) | ₨104 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q410 (₨4,534) | ₨1,466 | + 209% | |
| Personal Care | + 206% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 206% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guatemala | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q52 (₨578) | ₨94 | + 515% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q213 (₨2,358) | ₨250 | + 844% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q306 (₨3,383) | ₨1,186 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q75 (₨830) | ₨379 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q46 (₨509) | ₨229 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q61 (₨680) | ₨271 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q24 (₨271) | ₨195 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q24 (₨262) | ₨96 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q150 (₨1,665) | ₨307 | + 443% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guatemala | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q175 (₨1,937) | ₨1,330 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q100 (₨1,107) | ₨647 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q366 (₨4,049) | ₨1,539 | + 163% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q412 (₨4,556) | ₨2,144 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q82 (₨908) | ₨709 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q36 (₨402) | ₨234 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q26 (₨283) | ₨198 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q7,192 (₨79,592) | ₨42,549 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.00 (₨22) | ₨5.62 | + 294% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q680 (₨7,530) | ₨1,807 | + 317% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q29 (₨317) | ₨273 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,397 prices entered by 600 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 109% more expensive than in India
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