Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q77 (¥1,093) | ¥981 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (¥625) | ¥700 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (¥294) | ¥414 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (¥155) | ¥205 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (¥200) | ¥251 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (¥122) | ¥659 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 (¥424) | ¥964 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q16 (¥232) | ¥743 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (¥139) | ¥391 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 (¥168) | ¥296 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 (¥1,324) | ¥1,420 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q14 (¥201) | ¥178 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (¥108) | ¥217 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,607 (¥93,490) | ¥299,320 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,565 (¥50,444) | ¥164,446 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q468 (¥6,628) | ¥21,056 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,411 (¥62,412) | ¥150,152 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,240 (¥31,694) | ¥78,123 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q280 (¥3,967) | ¥11,902 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q253 (¥3,581) | ¥4,118 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,164 (¥44,770) | ¥70,060 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q683 (¥9,660) | ¥12,705 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q80 (¥1,133) | ¥794 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q49 (¥688) | ¥2,406 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q460 (¥6,502) | ¥7,319 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q302 (¥4,276) | ¥4,417 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q828 (¥11,721) | ¥8,375 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q777 (¥10,995) | ¥13,139 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q131,670 (¥1,863,105) | ¥2,627,120 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (¥88) | ¥135 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q121 (¥1,705) | ¥10,272 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q44 (¥628) | ¥1,148 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q124 (¥1,749) | ¥1,229 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q250 (¥3,531) | ¥5,176 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (¥680) | ¥803 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q34 (¥476) | ¥611 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q47 (¥660) | ¥528 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (¥232) | ¥152 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (¥244) | ¥258 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q77 (¥1,091) | ¥3,156 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q176 (¥2,489) | ¥3,672 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (¥1,181) | ¥3,638 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q196 (¥2,768) | ¥16,372 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q460 (¥6,506) | ¥6,066 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q61 (¥865) | ¥1,131 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 (¥474) | ¥435 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q35 (¥499) | ¥548 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (¥76,508) | ¥55,862 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (¥18) | ¥53 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q353 (¥4,991) | ¥9,625 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q27 (¥375) | ¥530 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2021.
Exchange rate:
14.150
JPY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,442 prices entered by 198 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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