Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guatemala | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q87 (¥1,474) | ¥1,145 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 (¥828) | ¥719 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q22 (¥376) | ¥437 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (¥199) | ¥211 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 (¥316) | ¥282 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (¥173) | ¥815 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q32 (¥537) | ¥951 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (¥314) | ¥984 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q14 (¥242) | ¥421 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (¥183) | ¥268 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q108 (¥1,818) | ¥1,770 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q16 (¥265) | ¥217 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (¥138) | ¥225 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guatemala | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,750 (¥130,803) | ¥194,768 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,369 (¥73,743) | ¥126,641 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q808 (¥13,645) | ¥21,178 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,199 (¥87,742) | ¥142,258 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,769 (¥46,733) | ¥80,836 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q711 (¥11,995) | ¥13,643 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q207 (¥3,490) | ¥3,988 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,187 (¥53,788) | ¥59,521 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q781 (¥13,181) | ¥17,809 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q111 (¥1,874) | ¥665 | + 182% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q44 (¥745) | ¥2,700 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 36% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guatemala | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q449 (¥7,586) | ¥7,941 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q422 (¥7,121) | ¥4,162 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q836 (¥14,103) | ¥7,471 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q629 (¥10,622) | ¥15,388 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guatemala | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q122,213 (¥2,062,618) | ¥2,576,380 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q9 (¥148) | ¥161 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q131 (¥2,211) | ¥16,725 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guatemala | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q47 (¥796) | ¥1,370 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q147 (¥2,474) | ¥1,955 | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q247 (¥4,163) | ¥3,523 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q59 (¥992) | ¥2,205 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q28 (¥480) | ¥648 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q39 (¥665) | ¥409 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (¥317) | ¥143 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q15 (¥253) | ¥184 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q85 (¥1,440) | ¥3,583 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guatemala | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q156 (¥2,641) | ¥4,280 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q72 (¥1,222) | ¥3,593 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q182 (¥3,065) | ¥20,657 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q320 (¥5,401) | ¥6,242 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q52 (¥869) | ¥1,034 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q27 (¥458) | ¥533 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q21 (¥347) | ¥526 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,158 (¥87,057) | ¥58,872 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.41 (¥7) | ¥41 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q393 (¥6,636) | ¥11,178 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q30 (¥510) | ¥554 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,131 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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