- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q49 (2,324 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (2,000 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (1,005 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (554 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (712 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (390 ₦) | 646 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (1,777 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (862 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (443 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (520 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q87 (4,103 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (689 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (339 ₦) | 375 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (301,152 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (216,605 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (32,504 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,659 (219,343 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (166,911 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (21,167 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q341 (16,075 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,536 (166,469 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q747 (35,174 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q102 (4,818 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 322% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q44 (2,072 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q430 (20,268 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 196% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q466 (21,924 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q745 (35,077 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q699 (32,932 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,039 (6,452,189 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q19 (877 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 486% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q175 (8,240 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 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 (1,975 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q144 (6,775 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 289% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q274 (12,879 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q50 (2,356 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (1,540 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (1,892 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (967 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (789 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (2,747 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q139 (6,536 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q89 (4,169 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q185 (8,706 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q373 (17,578 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q46 (2,187 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (1,183 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (1,171 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 104% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (230,377 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.74 (82 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (20,034 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (1,068 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
47.083
NGN
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,638 prices entered by 149 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria
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