Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 133% | |||
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Food in Guatemala is 133% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Guatemala | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q118 (24,619 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 297% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q52 (10,890 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 156% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q27 (5,738 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q17 (3,508 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 207% | |
12 eggs, large | Q20 (4,148 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q14 (2,917 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 95% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q57 (12,008 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (3,961 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q15 (3,181 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q15 (3,087 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 198% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 (18,916 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 97% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (3,644 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 236% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q12 (2,543 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 92% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Guatemala is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Guatemala | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q8,548 (1,786,826 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q5,418 (1,132,421 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q578 (120,796 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,615 (1,173,584 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,421 (714,972 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q747 (156,237 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q258 (54,025 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | Q2,650 (553,884 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,059 (221,316 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 75% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q134 (28,100 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 1181% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q123 (25,611 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 758% | |
Clothes | + 498% | |||
Clothes in Guatemala is 498% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Guatemala | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q528 (110,408 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 549% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q532 (111,271 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 610% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q929 (194,193 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 322% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q1,055 (220,585 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 341% | |
Transportation | + 167% | |||
Transportation in Guatemala is 167% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Guatemala | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q188,980 (39,501,297 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 690% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q15 (3,238 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 213% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q410 (85,637 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 148% | |
Personal Care | + 362% | |||
Personal Care in Guatemala is 362% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Guatemala | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q52 (10,915 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 170% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q213 (44,544 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 2420% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q306 (63,909 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 263% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q75 (15,677 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 250% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q46 (9,617 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 450% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q61 (12,836 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 235% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q24 (5,118 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q24 (4,947 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 270% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q150 (31,456 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 766% | |
Entertainment | + 98% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Guatemala | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q175 (36,596 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q100 (20,918 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q366 (76,476 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 402% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q412 (86,055 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 105% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q82 (17,158 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 278% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q36 (7,593 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 128% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q26 (5,348 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 276% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q7,192 (1,503,386 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 404% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.00 (418 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q680 (142,228 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 316% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q29 (5,996 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 140% | |
TOTAL | + 99% |

These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria
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