Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q60 (¥842) | ¥1,001 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q41 (¥580) | ¥722 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (¥287) | ¥446 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (¥182) | ¥214 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (¥213) | ¥289 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (¥128) | ¥501 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 (¥427) | ¥1,246 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 (¥211) | ¥640 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (¥120) | ¥381 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (¥153) | ¥260 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q77 (¥1,073) | ¥1,652 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q15 (¥204) | ¥221 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (¥101) | ¥277 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,806 (¥95,239) | ¥182,340 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,208 (¥44,893) | ¥121,270 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q473 (¥6,625) | ¥15,948 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,500 (¥62,979) | ¥127,445 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,391 (¥33,457) | ¥86,552 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q329 (¥4,611) | ¥11,000 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q290 (¥4,064) | ¥3,835 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,856 (¥39,968) | ¥39,892 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q647 (¥9,055) | ¥10,465 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q51 (¥720) | ¥749 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (¥278) | ¥2,162 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q402 (¥5,625) | ¥6,528 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q284 (¥3,969) | ¥4,644 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q797 (¥11,153) | ¥7,685 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q614 (¥8,598) | ¥13,013 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q130,556 (¥1,827,033) | ¥2,936,380 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (¥101) | ¥139 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q114 (¥1,595) | ¥9,348 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q34 (¥472) | ¥1,406 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q121 (¥1,687) | ¥929 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q188 (¥2,631) | ¥8,740 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q42 (¥590) | ¥554 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q31 (¥429) | ¥669 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q41 (¥572) | ¥525 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q17 (¥235) | ¥206 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (¥183) | ¥238 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q83 (¥1,158) | ¥2,654 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q100 (¥1,405) | ¥3,275 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (¥1,155) | ¥3,323 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q262 (¥3,663) | ¥16,766 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q342 (¥4,784) | ¥5,924 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q42 (¥595) | ¥806 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q21 (¥299) | ¥520 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 (¥250) | ¥510 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,537 (¥77,483) | ¥47,822 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.93 (¥13) | ¥26 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q435 (¥6,085) | ¥8,220 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 (¥359) | ¥491 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 47% cheaper than in Japan
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