Cost of living in Guatemala compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 71% | |||
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Food in Guatemala is 71% more expensive than in India | ||||
Guatemala | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q86 (₨902) | ₨374 | + 141% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 (₨488) | ₨334 | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (₨301) | ₨169 | + 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (₨141) | ₨58 | + 145% | |
12 eggs, large | Q17 (₨183) | ₨93 | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (₨121) | ₨39 | + 213% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q43 (₨446) | ₨241 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (₨187) | ₨154 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (₨101) | ₨31 | + 230% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (₨115) | ₨169 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 (₨939) | ₨775 | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (₨174) | ₨91 | + 91% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (₨79) | ₨38 | + 109% | |
Housing | + 83% | |||
Housing in Guatemala is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
Guatemala | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,851 (₨71,825) | ₨41,083 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,195 (₨43,979) | ₨24,693 | + 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q557 (₨5,838) | ₨5,319 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,350 (₨56,092) | ₨24,820 | + 126% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,253 (₨34,107) | ₨15,319 | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q410 (₨4,299) | ₨5,835 | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q242 (₨2,537) | ₨659 | + 285% | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,443 (₨36,095) | ₨31,146 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q662 (₨6,945) | ₨11,787 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q117 (₨1,222) | ₨556 | + 120% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q31 (₨324) | ₨447 | - 28% | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Guatemala is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
Guatemala | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q435 (₨4,565) | ₨2,463 | + 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q332 (₨3,485) | ₨2,850 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q721 (₨7,563) | ₨4,405 | + 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q633 (₨6,640) | ₨3,221 | + 106% | |
Transportation | + 63% | |||
Transportation in Guatemala is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
Guatemala | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q162,571 (₨1,704,386) | ₨1,326,030 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 (₨121) | ₨104 | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q278 (₨2,915) | ₨1,100 | + 165% | |
Personal Care | + 117% | |||
Personal Care in Guatemala is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
Guatemala | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q43 (₨452) | ₨144 | + 214% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q141 (₨1,478) | ₨263 | + 461% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q301 (₨3,154) | ₨916 | + 244% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q33 (₨350) | ₨412 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q38 (₨396) | ₨231 | + 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 (₨472) | ₨281 | + 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (₨222) | ₨175 | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (₨174) | ₨102 | + 71% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q79 (₨826) | ₨312 | + 165% | |
Entertainment | + 58% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
Guatemala | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q146 (₨1,528) | ₨1,442 | + 6% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q87 (₨911) | ₨601 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q252 (₨2,642) | ₨1,460 | + 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q339 (₨3,554) | ₨1,961 | + 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q56 (₨590) | ₨720 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q30 (₨310) | ₨226 | + 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 (₨192) | ₨180 | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,426 (₨46,400) | ₨50,214 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.57 (₨16) | ₨1.43 | + 1048% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q322 (₨3,373) | ₨1,609 | + 110% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 (₨269) | ₨265 | + 2% | |
TOTAL | + 70% |
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 70% more expensive than in India
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