Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q78 (3,867 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (2,174 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q22 (1,112 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (535 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (794 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (405 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 (1,472 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 (745 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (549 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q14 (693 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q97 (4,799 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q14 (717 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (382 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,545 (323,655 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,437 (169,941 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q468 (23,163 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,253 (210,294 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,110 (104,360 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q280 (13,862 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q264 (13,060 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,055 (151,077 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q683 (33,758 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q64 (3,188 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q21 (1,061 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q460 (22,723 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q296 (14,643 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q725 (35,826 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q777 (38,424 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q138,741 (6,860,583 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (307 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q124 (6,113 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q44 (2,194 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q124 (6,111 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q233 (11,545 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (2,375 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q34 (1,664 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q47 (2,308 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (811 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (854 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q74 (3,673 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q151 (7,445 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (4,128 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q196 (9,674 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q401 (19,836 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q61 (3,036 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 (1,657 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q31 (1,508 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (267,369 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (63 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q353 (17,441 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q34 (1,657 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 206% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,295 prices entered by 126 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria
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