Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q78 (₨1,613) | ₨473 | + 241% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (₨907) | ₨643 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q22 (₨444) | ₨240 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (₨245) | ₨111 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (₨336) | ₨144 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (₨173) | ₨91 | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 (₨609) | ₨670 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q14 (₨289) | ₨154 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (₨222) | ₨52 | + 330% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 (₨245) | ₨351 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q97 (₨2,001) | ₨1,711 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q15 (₨305) | ₨131 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (₨158) | ₨74 | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,545 (₨134,959) | ₨69,698 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,554 (₨73,281) | ₨39,575 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q468 (₨9,659) | ₨10,992 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,604 (₨94,933) | ₨49,835 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,240 (₨46,181) | ₨32,659 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q280 (₨5,780) | ₨8,932 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q266 (₨5,479) | ₨2,615 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,055 (₨62,996) | ₨44,544 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q683 (₨14,076) | ₨17,122 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q64 (₨1,329) | ₨627 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q21 (₨442) | ₨266 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q460 (₨9,475) | ₨3,054 | + 210% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q264 (₨5,453) | ₨5,408 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q725 (₨14,939) | ₨8,399 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q777 (₨16,022) | ₨5,317 | + 201% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q138,741 (₨2,860,750) | ₨2,463,580 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (₨129) | ₨108 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q98 (₨2,013) | ₨1,940 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 134% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q44 (₨915) | ₨260 | + 251% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q124 (₨2,548) | ₨616 | + 313% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q233 (₨4,814) | ₨1,704 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (₨990) | ₨463 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q34 (₨694) | ₨350 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q47 (₨962) | ₨425 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (₨338) | ₨247 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (₨356) | ₨150 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q74 (₨1,532) | ₨480 | + 219% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q151 (₨3,104) | ₨1,765 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (₨1,721) | ₨1,458 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q196 (₨4,034) | ₨2,679 | + 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q401 (₨8,271) | ₨3,622 | + 128% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q61 (₨1,266) | ₨850 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 (₨691) | ₨437 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q31 (₨629) | ₨451 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (₨111,489) | ₨58,894 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (₨26) | ₨35 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q353 (₨7,273) | ₨4,252 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q34 (₨691) | ₨262 | + 164% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,822 prices entered by 565 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan
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