- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q40 (¥591) | ¥1,054 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (¥610) | ¥698 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (¥312) | ¥436 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (¥172) | ¥205 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (¥221) | ¥285 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (¥121) | ¥777 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (¥552) | ¥910 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (¥268) | ¥697 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (¥138) | ¥414 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (¥157) | ¥265 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q75 (¥1,090) | ¥1,538 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (¥214) | ¥203 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (¥105) | ¥198 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (¥93,534) | ¥231,808 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (¥67,275) | ¥125,591 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (¥10,095) | ¥21,159 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,905 (¥71,733) | ¥113,754 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (¥51,840) | ¥74,885 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (¥6,574) | ¥12,611 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q341 (¥4,993) | ¥4,134 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,536 (¥51,703) | ¥55,558 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q747 (¥10,924) | ¥16,830 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q102 (¥1,496) | ¥693 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q21 (¥301) | ¥1,932 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q430 (¥6,295) | ¥6,829 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q466 (¥6,809) | ¥4,215 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q745 (¥10,894) | ¥8,321 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q699 (¥10,228) | ¥13,972 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q117,546 (¥1,718,914) | ¥2,590,890 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q14 (¥205) | ¥145 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q118 (¥1,730) | ¥11,257 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 2% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q42 (¥614) | ¥1,278 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q144 (¥2,104) | ¥1,016 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q274 (¥4,000) | ¥3,622 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q50 (¥732) | ¥630 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (¥478) | ¥707 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (¥588) | ¥455 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (¥300) | ¥137 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (¥245) | ¥217 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (¥853) | ¥2,939 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (¥2,291) | ¥3,981 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q89 (¥1,295) | ¥3,365 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q185 (¥2,704) | ¥14,181 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q373 (¥5,460) | ¥7,768 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q46 (¥679) | ¥880 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (¥429) | ¥487 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (¥364) | ¥560 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (¥71,552) | ¥49,094 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.74 (¥26) | ¥56 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (¥6,222) | ¥10,296 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (¥332) | ¥468 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 43% cheaper than in Japan
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