Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guatemala | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q85 (₨2,982) | ₨723 | + 312% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q48 (₨1,675) | ₨814 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (₨1,021) | ₨286 | + 257% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (₨463) | ₨152 | + 205% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 (₨655) | ₨247 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (₨414) | ₨135 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q43 (₨1,509) | ₨942 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (₨613) | ₨239 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (₨345) | ₨81 | + 325% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (₨379) | ₨537 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q96 (₨3,383) | ₨2,196 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (₨585) | ₨196 | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (₨239) | ₨91 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guatemala | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,202 (₨252,530) | ₨108,114 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,994 (₨140,033) | ₨59,217 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q469 (₨16,437) | ₨29,806 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,319 (₨186,499) | ₨75,150 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,839 (₨99,557) | ₨49,593 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q402 (₨14,099) | ₨25,724 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q204 (₨7,151) | ₨2,326 | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,194 (₨111,986) | ₨56,359 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q728 (₨25,540) | ₨26,964 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q113 (₨3,945) | ₨1,379 | + 186% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (₨899) | ₨1,763 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guatemala | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q392 (₨13,760) | ₨3,311 | + 316% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q335 (₨11,762) | ₨5,017 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q737 (₨25,855) | ₨9,965 | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q519 (₨18,196) | ₨15,708 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guatemala | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q154,051 (₨5,401,618) | ₨3,245,060 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (₨342) | ₨231 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q326 (₨11,437) | ₨5,123 | + 123% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guatemala | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q54 (₨1,893) | ₨749 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q200 (₨7,009) | ₨1,242 | + 464% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q284 (₨9,960) | ₨2,032 | + 390% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q41 (₨1,444) | ₨673 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (₨1,271) | ₨743 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (₨1,390) | ₨796 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (₨665) | ₨400 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (₨604) | ₨260 | + 132% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q89 (₨3,126) | ₨1,148 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guatemala | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (₨5,518) | ₨9,721 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (₨2,972) | ₨1,757 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q278 (₨9,751) | ₨2,863 | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q337 (₨11,804) | ₨10,233 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q58 (₨2,023) | ₨3,759 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q30 (₨1,064) | ₨638 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q17 (₨588) | ₨510 | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,498 (₨157,729) | ₨79,985 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.22 (₨43) | ₨3.23 | + 1226% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q381 (₨13,371) | ₨4,354 | + 207% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q32 (₨1,138) | ₨288 | + 295% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,252 prices entered by 443 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan
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