Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q51 (2,430 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q41 (1,963 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (1,004 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (618 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (715 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (425 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q29 (1,391 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q16 (745 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (405 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q10 (486 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q79 (3,746 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q15 (696 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (336 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,834 (325,027 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,398 (161,619 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q445 (21,173 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,248 (202,002 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,483 (118,100 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q334 (15,895 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q289 (13,762 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,883 (137,115 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q661 (31,437 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q49 (2,349 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q24 (1,119 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q384 (18,284 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q309 (14,715 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q753 (35,833 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q623 (29,645 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q127,428 (6,060,096 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 238% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q8 (402 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q111 (5,290 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q34 (1,604 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q121 (5,735 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q183 (8,705 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q42 (2,006 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q31 (1,458 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q41 (1,943 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q17 (799 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (621 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q80 (3,807 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q100 (4,776 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (3,934 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q262 (12,446 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q342 (16,259 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q40 (1,926 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q21 (1,004 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q17 (823 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,990 (284,853 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 317% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.93 (44 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q467 (22,186 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q25 (1,208 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 161% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,009 prices entered by 167 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
47.557
NGN
/
GTQ
Cost of living in Guatemala is about the same as in Nigeria
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