- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 0% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q49 (Rp 90,947) | Rp 65,531 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (Rp 78,270) | Rp 49,511 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (Rp 39,345) | Rp 30,885 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (Rp 21,671) | Rp 18,934 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (Rp 27,870) | Rp 22,695 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (Rp 15,260) | Rp 14,388 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (Rp 69,542) | Rp 60,646 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (Rp 33,756) | Rp 37,954 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (Rp 17,345) | Rp 18,653 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (Rp 20,358) | Rp 31,286 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q87 (Rp 160,593) | Rp 371,771 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (Rp 26,979) | Rp 18,926 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (Rp 13,286) | Rp 15,260 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (Rp 11,787,222) | Rp 13,096,300 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (Rp 8,478,026) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (Rp 1,272,208) | Rp 887,496 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,659 (Rp 8,585,169) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (Rp 6,532,958) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (Rp 828,471) | Rp 667,380 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q341 (Rp 629,180) | Rp 252,522 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,536 (Rp 6,515,672) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q747 (Rp 1,376,714) | Rp 1,628,720 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q102 (Rp 188,565) | Rp 59,625 | + 216% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q44 (Rp 81,085) | Rp 55,089 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 69% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q430 (Rp 793,304) | Rp 659,239 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q466 (Rp 858,128) | Rp 428,524 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q745 (Rp 1,372,932) | Rp 1,009,670 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q699 (Rp 1,288,983) | Rp 936,471 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 2% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,039 (Rp 252,541,601) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q19 (Rp 34,330) | Rp 8,791 | + 290% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q175 (Rp 322,498) | Rp 382,650 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 125% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q42 (Rp 77,317) | Rp 24,611 | + 214% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q144 (Rp 265,184) | Rp 90,441 | + 193% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q274 (Rp 504,084) | Rp 332,164 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q50 (Rp 92,212) | Rp 45,296 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (Rp 60,283) | Rp 23,390 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (Rp 74,054) | Rp 32,514 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (Rp 37,862) | Rp 15,188 | + 149% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (Rp 30,884) | Rp 12,682 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (Rp 107,523) | Rp 81,236 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q139 (Rp 255,835) | Rp 211,083 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q89 (Rp 163,170) | Rp 98,679 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q185 (Rp 340,742) | Rp 460,234 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q373 (Rp 688,022) | Rp 497,062 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q46 (Rp 85,598) | Rp 118,309 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (Rp 46,284) | Rp 45,661 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (Rp 45,849) | Rp 54,748 | - 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (Rp 9,017,076) | Rp 7,809,260 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.74 (Rp 3,215) | Rp 1,846 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (Rp 784,136) | Rp 521,125 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (Rp 41,787) | Rp 24,789 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1842.845
IDR
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,997 prices entered by 355 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia
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