- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q40 (1,904 ₦) | 2,384 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (1,966 ₦) | 2,064 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (1,006 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (554 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (713 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (390 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (1,778 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (863 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (443 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (507 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q75 (3,511 ₦) | 2,416 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (690 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (340 ₦) | 373 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (301,360 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (216,755 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (32,526 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,905 (231,118 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (167,026 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (21,181 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q341 (16,086 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,536 (166,584 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q747 (35,198 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q102 (4,821 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 338% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q21 (993 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 109% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q430 (20,282 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q466 (21,939 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q745 (35,101 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q699 (32,955 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q117,546 (5,538,223 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q14 (659 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 326% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q118 (5,575 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q42 (1,977 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q144 (6,780 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 251% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q274 (12,888 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q50 (2,358 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (1,541 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (1,893 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (968 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (790 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (2,749 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 33% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (7,381 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q89 (4,172 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q185 (8,712 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q373 (17,590 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q46 (2,188 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (1,384 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (1,172 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 109% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (230,536 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.74 (82 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (20,048 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (1,068 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
47.115
NGN
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,932 prices entered by 163 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria
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