Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Guatemala is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
Guatemala | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q87 (4,728 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 (2,655 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q22 (1,206 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (639 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | Q19 (1,012 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (554 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q32 (1,723 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (1,006 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q14 (776 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (586 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q108 (5,831 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q16 (849 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (444 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 16% | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Guatemala is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
Guatemala | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,750 (419,449 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,369 (236,472 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q808 (43,756 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,199 (281,365 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,769 (149,860 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q711 (38,466 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 403% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q207 (11,192 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,187 (172,484 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q781 (42,267 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q111 (6,011 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 231% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q44 (2,391 ₦) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Guatemala is 46% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Guatemala | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q449 (24,325 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 156% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q422 (22,835 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q836 (45,224 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q629 (34,062 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 10% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Guatemala is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
Guatemala | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q122,213 (6,614,223 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q9 (474 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 160% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q131 (7,090 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 15% | |
Personal Care | + 83% | |||
Personal Care in Guatemala is 83% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Guatemala | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q47 (2,553 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 386% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q147 (7,933 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 344% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q247 (13,348 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 12% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q59 (3,182 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 146% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q28 (1,538 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q39 (2,134 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (1,018 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q15 (811 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q85 (4,618 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 183% | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Guatemala | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q156 (8,469 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q72 (3,918 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q182 (9,829 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q320 (17,320 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q52 (2,787 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 187% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q27 (1,468 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 146% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q21 (1,113 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 92% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,158 (279,165 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.41 (22 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q393 (21,280 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q30 (1,635 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 227% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
54.120
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Cost of living in Guatemala is about the same as in Nigeria
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