Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q77 (Rp 142,761) | Rp 48,150 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (Rp 81,629) | Rp 54,894 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (Rp 38,342) | Rp 30,099 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (Rp 20,268) | Rp 20,570 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (Rp 26,181) | Rp 25,479 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (Rp 15,955) | Rp 16,222 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 (Rp 55,440) | Rp 59,701 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q16 (Rp 30,326) | Rp 37,956 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (Rp 18,094) | Rp 19,374 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 (Rp 21,893) | Rp 34,923 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 (Rp 172,883) | Rp 356,233 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q14 (Rp 26,272) | Rp 19,537 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (Rp 14,130) | Rp 19,724 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,607 (Rp 12,212,009) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,565 (Rp 6,589,189) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q468 (Rp 865,792) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,411 (Rp 8,152,522) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,240 (Rp 4,139,944) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q280 (Rp 518,135) | Rp 813,523 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q253 (Rp 467,743) | Rp 354,270 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,164 (Rp 5,848,018) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q683 (Rp 1,261,806) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q80 (Rp 147,965) | Rp 60,481 | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q49 (Rp 89,901) | Rp 67,068 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q460 (Rp 849,331) | Rp 655,630 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q302 (Rp 558,550) | Rp 423,397 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q828 (Rp 1,531,075) | Rp 1,205,370 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q777 (Rp 1,436,220) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q131,670 (Rp 243,366,310) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (Rp 11,510) | Rp 8,988 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q121 (Rp 222,769) | Rp 237,123 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 133% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q44 (Rp 81,991) | Rp 23,300 | + 252% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q124 (Rp 228,410) | Rp 87,183 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q250 (Rp 461,169) | Rp 254,843 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (Rp 88,781) | Rp 49,080 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q34 (Rp 62,210) | Rp 19,454 | + 220% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q47 (Rp 86,266) | Rp 36,205 | + 138% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (Rp 30,313) | Rp 18,007 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (Rp 31,936) | Rp 11,130 | + 187% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q77 (Rp 142,532) | Rp 86,706 | + 64% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q176 (Rp 325,078) | Rp 166,095 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (Rp 154,299) | Rp 104,958 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q196 (Rp 361,584) | Rp 520,784 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q460 (Rp 849,867) | Rp 388,033 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q61 (Rp 112,926) | Rp 111,803 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 (Rp 61,954) | Rp 35,619 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q35 (Rp 65,162) | Rp 47,498 | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (Rp 9,993,766) | Rp 9,239,130 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (Rp 2,371) | Rp 1,799 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q353 (Rp 651,903) | Rp 579,157 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q27 (Rp 49,019) | Rp 28,887 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1848.305
IDR
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,523 prices entered by 162 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia
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