Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guatemala | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q87 (Rp 167,173) | Rp 61,205 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 (Rp 93,874) | Rp 50,520 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q22 (Rp 42,646) | Rp 29,046 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (Rp 22,595) | Rp 20,601 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 (Rp 35,780) | Rp 23,048 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (Rp 19,576) | Rp 14,630 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q32 (Rp 60,918) | Rp 66,405 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (Rp 35,570) | Rp 43,134 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q14 (Rp 27,449) | Rp 18,263 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (Rp 20,702) | Rp 34,771 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q108 (Rp 206,157) | Rp 406,659 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q16 (Rp 30,015) | Rp 17,291 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (Rp 15,702) | Rp 16,247 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guatemala | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,750 (Rp 14,830,159) | Rp 11,852,300 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,369 (Rp 8,360,789) | Rp 6,870,050 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q808 (Rp 1,547,055) | Rp 801,210 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,199 (Rp 9,948,018) | Rp 6,489,080 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,769 (Rp 5,298,481) | Rp 3,134,800 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q711 (Rp 1,360,014) | Rp 505,106 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q207 (Rp 395,719) | Rp 237,062 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,187 (Rp 6,098,381) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q781 (Rp 1,494,407) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q111 (Rp 212,511) | Rp 57,323 | + 271% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q44 (Rp 84,523) | Rp 95,242 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guatemala | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q449 (Rp 860,038) | Rp 648,513 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q422 (Rp 807,350) | Rp 480,172 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q836 (Rp 1,598,970) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q629 (Rp 1,204,290) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guatemala | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q122,213 (Rp 233,854,550) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q9 (Rp 16,745) | Rp 8,601 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q131 (Rp 250,672) | Rp 419,026 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 130% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guatemala | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q47 (Rp 90,266) | Rp 22,598 | + 299% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q147 (Rp 280,481) | Rp 89,583 | + 213% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q247 (Rp 471,948) | Rp 204,790 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q59 (Rp 112,489) | Rp 108,192 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q28 (Rp 54,371) | Rp 22,334 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q39 (Rp 75,452) | Rp 30,094 | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (Rp 35,989) | Rp 22,886 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q15 (Rp 28,672) | Rp 11,284 | + 154% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q85 (Rp 163,290) | Rp 59,008 | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Guatemala | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q156 (Rp 299,421) | Rp 261,585 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q72 (Rp 138,519) | Rp 99,216 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q182 (Rp 347,503) | Rp 251,127 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q320 (Rp 612,370) | Rp 573,242 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q52 (Rp 98,551) | Rp 159,890 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q27 (Rp 51,903) | Rp 37,239 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q21 (Rp 39,358) | Rp 65,361 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,158 (Rp 9,870,253) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.41 (Rp 779) | Rp 1,849 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q393 (Rp 752,390) | Rp 509,555 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q30 (Rp 57,815) | Rp 32,683 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 973 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
1913.500
IDR
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GTQ
Cost of living in Guatemala is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia
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