Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q47 (₨947) | ₨591 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q41 (₨824) | ₨646 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q23 (₨460) | ₨246 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (₨251) | ₨108 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (₨302) | ₨123 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (₨188) | ₨116 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q26 (₨516) | ₨476 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q16 (₨329) | ₨180 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (₨183) | ₨46 | + 294% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (₨212) | ₨356 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q70 (₨1,405) | ₨2,599 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q15 (₨292) | ₨124 | + 135% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q11 (₨224) | ₨57 | + 293% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,110 (₨142,942) | ₨54,361 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,535 (₨71,060) | ₨36,571 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q454 (₨9,128) | ₨9,346 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,178 (₨83,989) | ₨45,679 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,422 (₨48,700) | ₨30,170 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q334 (₨6,720) | ₨7,326 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q288 (₨5,790) | ₨2,470 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,939 (₨59,089) | ₨38,520 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q662 (₨13,307) | ₨12,272 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q52 (₨1,037) | ₨568 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (₨520) | ₨803 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q421 (₨8,469) | ₨2,038 | + 316% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q326 (₨6,552) | ₨3,629 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q742 (₨14,918) | ₨6,374 | + 134% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q688 (₨13,833) | ₨5,563 | + 149% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q122,747 (₨2,467,759) | ₨2,042,570 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (₨136) | ₨110 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q116 (₨2,332) | ₨2,007 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q25 (₨503) | ₨316 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q66 (₨1,319) | ₨419 | + 215% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q188 (₨3,775) | ₨1,574 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (₨970) | ₨514 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q32 (₨642) | ₨301 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 (₨902) | ₨302 | + 199% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q17 (₨338) | ₨206 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (₨264) | ₨128 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q77 (₨1,541) | ₨388 | + 297% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q114 (₨2,298) | ₨1,468 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (₨1,714) | ₨1,238 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q230 (₨4,616) | ₨3,790 | + 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q269 (₨5,400) | ₨3,579 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q39 (₨785) | ₨885 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q19 (₨392) | ₨331 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q16 (₨317) | ₨551 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q6,181 (₨124,269) | ₨55,804 | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.99 (₨20) | ₨4.62 | + 332% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q420 (₨8,446) | ₨4,685 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q25 (₨504) | ₨217 | + 132% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,980 prices entered by 539 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan
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