Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guatemala | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q93 (Rp 197,915) | Rp 67,167 | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q54 (Rp 114,980) | Rp 61,090 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q31 (Rp 64,668) | Rp 32,593 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q17 (Rp 36,914) | Rp 25,633 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q21 (Rp 43,984) | Rp 31,337 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q14 (Rp 30,699) | Rp 12,592 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q47 (Rp 98,845) | Rp 72,901 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (Rp 39,406) | Rp 45,403 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q16 (Rp 33,970) | Rp 22,376 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q15 (Rp 31,973) | Rp 32,966 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q95 (Rp 201,653) | Rp 344,694 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q16 (Rp 33,860) | Rp 18,943 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q11 (Rp 23,232) | Rp 15,178 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guatemala | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q8,377 (Rp 17,738,595) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q5,090 (Rp 10,777,913) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q568 (Rp 1,203,357) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,603 (Rp 11,865,732) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,536 (Rp 7,487,692) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q750 (Rp 1,588,306) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q265 (Rp 561,460) | Rp 378,883 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,474 (Rp 5,238,807) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,056 (Rp 2,236,264) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q170 (Rp 359,575) | Rp 91,402 | + 293% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q120 (Rp 253,269) | Rp 83,441 | + 204% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 85% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guatemala | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q536 (Rp 1,134,751) | Rp 651,126 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q476 (Rp 1,008,113) | Rp 458,661 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q924 (Rp 1,955,707) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q1,084 (Rp 2,295,875) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guatemala | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q184,363 (Rp 390,409,642) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q11 (Rp 22,574) | Rp 12,092 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q337 (Rp 714,466) | Rp 535,183 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 216% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 216% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guatemala | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q40 (Rp 85,226) | Rp 22,456 | + 280% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q187 (Rp 394,984) | Rp 96,147 | + 311% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q302 (Rp 639,536) | Rp 264,826 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q75 (Rp 158,821) | Rp 66,604 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q47 (Rp 100,546) | Rp 26,592 | + 278% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q58 (Rp 122,253) | Rp 33,023 | + 270% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q24 (Rp 50,017) | Rp 27,953 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q19 (Rp 40,542) | Rp 21,349 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q151 (Rp 318,963) | Rp 84,361 | + 278% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 91% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guatemala | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q169 (Rp 357,629) | Rp 261,890 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q105 (Rp 221,661) | Rp 96,262 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q366 (Rp 775,606) | Rp 496,791 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q389 (Rp 824,182) | Rp 397,663 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q86 (Rp 181,945) | Rp 149,637 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q43 (Rp 91,363) | Rp 38,785 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q27 (Rp 56,173) | Rp 50,891 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q7,094 (Rp 15,022,967) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 117% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.00 (Rp 4,235) | Rp 2,388 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q687 (Rp 1,454,299) | Rp 433,566 | + 235% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q29 (Rp 60,820) | Rp 46,882 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 794 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia
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