- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 2% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q40 (Rp 77,136) | Rp 65,768 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (Rp 79,672) | Rp 50,359 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (Rp 40,761) | Rp 30,553 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (Rp 22,451) | Rp 19,126 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (Rp 28,872) | Rp 24,465 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (Rp 15,809) | Rp 14,807 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (Rp 72,043) | Rp 65,437 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (Rp 34,971) | Rp 37,029 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (Rp 17,969) | Rp 18,101 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (Rp 20,557) | Rp 31,611 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q75 (Rp 142,255) | Rp 359,792 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (Rp 27,950) | Rp 18,890 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (Rp 13,764) | Rp 16,216 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (Rp 12,211,273) | Rp 12,243,200 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (Rp 8,783,027) | Rp 9,210,940 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (Rp 1,317,976) | Rp 898,240 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,905 (Rp 9,365,029) | Rp 8,592,610 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (Rp 6,767,985) | Rp 4,939,500 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (Rp 858,276) | Rp 661,561 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q341 (Rp 651,815) | Rp 275,158 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,536 (Rp 6,750,077) | Rp 4,688,240 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q747 (Rp 1,426,242) | Rp 1,762,310 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q102 (Rp 195,349) | Rp 59,284 | + 230% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q21 (Rp 40,233) | Rp 56,773 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 85% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q430 (Rp 821,844) | Rp 612,994 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q466 (Rp 889,000) | Rp 413,561 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q745 (Rp 1,422,324) | Rp 987,674 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q699 (Rp 1,335,355) | Rp 827,434 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 20% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q117,546 (Rp 224,412,004) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q14 (Rp 26,722) | Rp 8,760 | + 205% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q118 (Rp 225,914) | Rp 371,911 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 126% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q42 (Rp 80,099) | Rp 24,611 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q144 (Rp 274,724) | Rp 84,995 | + 223% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q274 (Rp 522,219) | Rp 352,309 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q50 (Rp 95,529) | Rp 45,191 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (Rp 62,451) | Rp 22,842 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (Rp 76,718) | Rp 33,755 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (Rp 39,224) | Rp 14,477 | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (Rp 31,995) | Rp 13,066 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (Rp 111,391) | Rp 91,137 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (Rp 299,100) | Rp 209,668 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q89 (Rp 169,040) | Rp 99,420 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q185 (Rp 353,000) | Rp 399,376 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q373 (Rp 712,774) | Rp 482,715 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q46 (Rp 88,677) | Rp 130,862 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (Rp 56,064) | Rp 47,236 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (Rp 47,498) | Rp 57,031 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (Rp 9,341,470) | Rp 7,752,910 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.74 (Rp 3,331) | Rp 1,544 | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (Rp 812,346) | Rp 552,469 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (Rp 43,290) | Rp 24,285 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1909.142
IDR
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,410 prices entered by 395 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia
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