Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guatemala | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q86 (5,088 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 (2,750 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (1,663 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (794 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q18 (1,042 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q11 (674 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q44 (2,573 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (1,062 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (572 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (654 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 (5,332 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (993 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (452 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 43% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guatemala | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,727 (397,819 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,051 (239,539 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q536 (31,696 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,172 (305,862 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,995 (177,144 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q389 (23,021 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q239 (14,145 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,465 (204,910 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q755 (44,674 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q113 (6,680 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q28 (1,646 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guatemala | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q423 (25,002 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q310 (18,325 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q714 (42,223 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q564 (33,357 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guatemala | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q143,555 (8,489,413 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 (708 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q299 (17,665 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 129% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 129% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guatemala | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q51 (3,000 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 684% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q184 (10,900 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 569% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q287 (16,961 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q35 (2,070 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (2,138 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q48 (2,820 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q22 (1,301 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (995 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q80 (4,739 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guatemala | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q115 (6,778 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q87 (5,171 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q289 (17,117 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q330 (19,530 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q60 (3,541 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (1,692 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q19 (1,107 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,176 (246,941 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.29 (77 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 222% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q352 (20,825 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q27 (1,589 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 206% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,151 prices entered by 130 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is about the same as in Nigeria
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