Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 149% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 149% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guatemala | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q118 (₨4,320) | ₨916 | + 372% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q52 (₨1,911) | ₨1,082 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q27 (₨1,007) | ₨533 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q17 (₨615) | ₨230 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q20 (₨728) | ₨315 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q14 (₨512) | ₨165 | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q57 (₨2,107) | ₨836 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (₨695) | ₨289 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q15 (₨558) | ₨114 | + 389% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q15 (₨542) | ₨391 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 (₨3,319) | ₨2,739 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (₨639) | ₨216 | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q12 (₨446) | ₨144 | + 210% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guatemala | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q8,548 (₨313,537) | ₨137,741 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q5,418 (₨198,707) | ₨58,708 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q578 (₨21,196) | ₨21,580 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,615 (₨205,930) | ₨75,090 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,421 (₨125,457) | ₨35,699 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q747 (₨27,415) | ₨17,044 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q258 (₨9,480) | ₨2,308 | + 311% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,650 (₨97,191) | ₨58,431 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,059 (₨38,835) | ₨29,384 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q134 (₨4,931) | ₨1,281 | + 285% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q123 (₨4,494) | ₨625 | + 619% | |
| Clothes | + 160% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 160% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guatemala | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q528 (₨19,373) | ₨4,832 | + 301% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q532 (₨19,525) | ₨9,004 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q929 (₨34,075) | ₨13,089 | + 160% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q1,055 (₨38,706) | ₨13,255 | + 192% | |
| Transportation | + 162% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guatemala | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q188,980 (₨6,931,343) | ₨2,800,000 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q15 (₨568) | ₨272 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q410 (₨15,027) | ₨4,030 | + 273% | |
| Personal Care | + 297% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 297% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guatemala | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q52 (₨1,915) | ₨230 | + 734% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q213 (₨7,816) | ₨838 | + 833% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q306 (₨11,214) | ₨3,307 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q75 (₨2,751) | ₨1,222 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q46 (₨1,687) | ₨649 | + 160% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q61 (₨2,252) | ₨557 | + 304% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q24 (₨898) | ₨396 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q24 (₨868) | ₨217 | + 299% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q150 (₨5,520) | ₨495 | + 1016% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 14% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guatemala | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q175 (₨6,421) | ₨3,859 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q100 (₨3,671) | ₨1,827 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q366 (₨13,419) | ₨6,844 | + 96% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q412 (₨15,100) | ₨8,435 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q82 (₨3,011) | ₨2,877 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q36 (₨1,332) | ₨566 | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q26 (₨938) | ₨965 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q7,192 (₨263,801) | ₨149,999 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.00 (₨73) | ₨255 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q680 (₨24,957) | ₨5,226 | + 378% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q29 (₨1,052) | ₨637 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,158 prices entered by 246 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan
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