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Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q44 (¥634) | ¥1,019 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q41 (¥601) | ¥714 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q27 (¥396) | ¥466 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (¥172) | ¥199 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (¥234) | ¥272 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (¥144) | ¥653 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q29 (¥417) | ¥890 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q20 (¥283) | ¥621 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (¥149) | ¥427 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (¥161) | ¥261 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q69 (¥998) | ¥1,550 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (¥218) | ¥210 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q13 (¥186) | ¥200 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q7,033 (¥101,969) | ¥239,509 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q3,907 (¥56,642) | ¥120,252 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q1,344 (¥19,483) | ¥23,358 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,287 (¥62,158) | ¥123,093 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q2,498 (¥36,218) | ¥84,293 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q527 (¥7,638) | ¥11,955 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q387 (¥5,616) | ¥4,050 | + 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,375 (¥48,927) | ¥61,346 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q689 (¥9,997) | ¥15,579 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q77 (¥1,116) | ¥745 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q63 (¥912) | ¥1,601 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q416 (¥6,037) | ¥6,784 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q363 (¥5,263) | ¥4,071 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q709 (¥10,274) | ¥8,377 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q716 (¥10,374) | ¥12,050 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q119,901 (¥1,738,432) | ¥2,782,080 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q8 (¥113) | ¥146 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q118 (¥1,708) | ¥13,003 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q43 (¥623) | ¥1,232 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q126 (¥1,823) | ¥1,175 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q273 (¥3,951) | ¥4,149 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q56 (¥812) | ¥672 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (¥480) | ¥735 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q43 (¥619) | ¥471 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (¥285) | ¥143 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q21 (¥298) | ¥221 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q60 (¥871) | ¥2,643 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q154 (¥2,228) | ¥4,236 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q91 (¥1,314) | ¥3,338 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q247 (¥3,588) | ¥10,379 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q247 (¥3,582) | ¥8,199 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q40 (¥583) | ¥943 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q20 (¥288) | ¥487 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 (¥261) | ¥532 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q7,396 (¥107,236) | ¥55,178 | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.02 (¥15) | ¥57 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q389 (¥5,641) | ¥9,945 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (¥339) | ¥472 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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