Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guatemala | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q84 (¥1,593) | ¥998 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 (¥890) | ¥723 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q31 (¥581) | ¥544 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q14 (¥263) | ¥204 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q18 (¥348) | ¥323 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q11 (¥208) | ¥616 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q40 (¥746) | ¥934 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q21 (¥403) | ¥850 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (¥188) | ¥535 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (¥209) | ¥288 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q82 (¥1,542) | ¥1,240 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (¥315) | ¥240 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (¥160) | ¥202 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guatemala | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,355 (¥138,959) | ¥279,056 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,501 (¥85,034) | ¥163,427 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q535 (¥10,112) | ¥23,363 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,175 (¥97,773) | ¥150,519 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,074 (¥58,088) | ¥81,210 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q359 (¥6,787) | ¥36,753 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q211 (¥3,982) | ¥4,386 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,368 (¥63,644) | ¥49,710 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q910 (¥17,189) | ¥17,687 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q89 (¥1,689) | ¥1,118 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q34 (¥644) | ¥1,483 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guatemala | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q449 (¥8,475) | ¥6,145 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q429 (¥8,105) | ¥5,263 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q734 (¥13,868) | ¥9,604 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q709 (¥13,400) | ¥13,529 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guatemala | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q127,147 (¥2,402,301) | ¥2,697,750 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q9 (¥177) | ¥170 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q177 (¥3,346) | ¥9,950 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guatemala | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (¥679) | ¥2,154 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q141 (¥2,666) | ¥2,551 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q299 (¥5,640) | ¥5,499 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q41 (¥772) | ¥1,340 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q39 (¥729) | ¥842 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q55 (¥1,048) | ¥750 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (¥366) | ¥225 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (¥238) | ¥233 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q88 (¥1,658) | ¥3,812 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guatemala | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q118 (¥2,238) | ¥4,064 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q88 (¥1,661) | ¥3,590 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q273 (¥5,165) | ¥4,524 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q330 (¥6,228) | ¥6,047 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q58 (¥1,105) | ¥896 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q27 (¥519) | ¥487 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q21 (¥404) | ¥585 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,899 (¥111,457) | ¥98,506 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.11 (¥40) | ¥52 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q406 (¥7,674) | ¥9,275 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q25 (¥477) | ¥587 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 29% cheaper than in Japan
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