Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guatemala | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q86 (Rp 164,908) | Rp 44,863 | + 268% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 (Rp 89,143) | Rp 54,330 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (Rp 53,911) | Rp 27,591 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (Rp 25,739) | Rp 19,917 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q18 (Rp 33,786) | Rp 25,297 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q11 (Rp 21,831) | Rp 18,627 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q44 (Rp 83,386) | Rp 55,732 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (Rp 34,414) | Rp 43,429 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (Rp 18,531) | Rp 21,967 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (Rp 21,213) | Rp 34,412 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 (Rp 172,835) | Rp 337,317 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (Rp 32,182) | Rp 22,207 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (Rp 14,647) | Rp 17,971 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Guatemala | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,727 (Rp 12,894,107) | Rp 17,957,200 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,051 (Rp 7,763,927) | Rp 9,443,920 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q536 (Rp 1,027,316) | Rp 528,780 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,172 (Rp 9,913,600) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,995 (Rp 5,741,584) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q389 (Rp 746,166) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q239 (Rp 458,473) | Rp 410,662 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,465 (Rp 6,641,555) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q755 (Rp 1,447,970) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q113 (Rp 216,518) | Rp 56,742 | + 282% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q28 (Rp 53,349) | Rp 77,300 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guatemala | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q423 (Rp 810,375) | Rp 624,572 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q310 (Rp 593,945) | Rp 443,680 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q714 (Rp 1,368,523) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q564 (Rp 1,081,179) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guatemala | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q143,555 (Rp 275,158,941) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 (Rp 22,932) | Rp 12,273 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q299 (Rp 572,573) | Rp 150,291 | + 281% | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 141% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guatemala | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q51 (Rp 97,249) | Rp 36,367 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q184 (Rp 353,299) | Rp 60,467 | + 484% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q287 (Rp 549,741) | Rp 351,050 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q35 (Rp 67,090) | Rp 130,123 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (Rp 69,312) | Rp 21,655 | + 220% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q48 (Rp 91,402) | Rp 34,558 | + 164% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q22 (Rp 42,175) | Rp 30,035 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (Rp 32,251) | Rp 15,580 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q80 (Rp 153,601) | Rp 88,350 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Guatemala | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q115 (Rp 219,682) | Rp 216,012 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q87 (Rp 167,617) | Rp 104,481 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q289 (Rp 554,784) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q330 (Rp 632,997) | Rp 383,761 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q60 (Rp 114,773) | Rp 162,937 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (Rp 54,843) | Rp 36,298 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q19 (Rp 35,880) | Rp 40,791 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,176 (Rp 8,003,866) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.29 (Rp 2,480) | Rp 2,029 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q352 (Rp 674,989) | Rp 496,553 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q27 (Rp 51,494) | Rp 35,528 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1916.749
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,446 prices entered by 178 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 24% more expensive than in Indonesia
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