Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q60 (Rp 114,686) | Rp 62,230 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q41 (Rp 78,982) | Rp 52,137 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (Rp 39,146) | Rp 30,582 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (Rp 24,788) | Rp 18,388 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (Rp 28,989) | Rp 26,104 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (Rp 17,436) | Rp 14,341 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 (Rp 58,131) | Rp 77,272 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 (Rp 28,729) | Rp 38,806 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (Rp 16,293) | Rp 19,485 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (Rp 20,794) | Rp 32,212 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q77 (Rp 146,172) | Rp 339,997 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q15 (Rp 27,820) | Rp 15,796 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (Rp 13,827) | Rp 17,158 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,806 (Rp 12,975,120) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,208 (Rp 6,116,118) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q473 (Rp 902,610) | Rp 772,430 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,500 (Rp 8,580,174) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,391 (Rp 4,558,090) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q329 (Rp 628,128) | Rp 502,555 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q290 (Rp 553,626) | Rp 285,184 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,856 (Rp 5,445,186) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q647 (Rp 1,233,631) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q51 (Rp 98,158) | Rp 69,682 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (Rp 37,829) | Rp 51,169 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q402 (Rp 766,362) | Rp 655,076 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q284 (Rp 540,747) | Rp 457,119 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q797 (Rp 1,519,508) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q614 (Rp 1,171,308) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q130,556 (Rp 248,910,794) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (Rp 13,753) | Rp 9,156 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q114 (Rp 217,367) | Rp 330,672 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 107% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q34 (Rp 64,290) | Rp 30,938 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q121 (Rp 229,901) | Rp 82,186 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q188 (Rp 358,440) | Rp 280,243 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q42 (Rp 80,414) | Rp 38,725 | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q31 (Rp 58,435) | Rp 26,962 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q41 (Rp 77,890) | Rp 34,072 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q17 (Rp 32,039) | Rp 16,791 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (Rp 24,882) | Rp 13,618 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q83 (Rp 157,725) | Rp 63,841 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q100 (Rp 191,453) | Rp 184,270 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (Rp 157,351) | Rp 105,975 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q262 (Rp 498,971) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q342 (Rp 651,804) | Rp 413,601 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q42 (Rp 81,004) | Rp 152,100 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q21 (Rp 40,698) | Rp 44,543 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 (Rp 34,097) | Rp 59,628 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,537 (Rp 10,556,078) | Rp 6,860,790 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.93 (Rp 1,765) | Rp 1,635 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q435 (Rp 828,954) | Rp 597,783 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 (Rp 48,909) | Rp 24,831 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
1906.544
IDR
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,006 prices entered by 235 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia
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