Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 125% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guatemala | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q83 (₨1,936) | ₨460 | + 321% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 (₨1,142) | ₨730 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q24 (₨558) | ₨237 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (₨274) | ₨123 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (₨364) | ₨171 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (₨238) | ₨85 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q32 (₨740) | ₨648 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (₨432) | ₨157 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q13 (₨298) | ₨47 | + 532% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (₨256) | ₨223 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q108 (₨2,505) | ₨1,889 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q16 (₨369) | ₨144 | + 156% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (₨188) | ₨72 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guatemala | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,750 (₨180,187) | ₨54,405 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,369 (₨101,584) | ₨36,675 | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q815 (₨18,952) | ₨12,437 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,199 (₨120,869) | ₨50,399 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,769 (₨64,377) | ₨46,759 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q717 (₨16,678) | ₨13,558 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q223 (₨5,173) | ₨2,491 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,187 (₨74,095) | ₨47,868 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q781 (₨18,157) | ₨17,360 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q111 (₨2,582) | ₨826 | + 213% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q44 (₨1,027) | ₨654 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guatemala | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q541 (₨12,581) | ₨3,317 | + 279% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q398 (₨9,255) | ₨5,876 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q878 (₨20,403) | ₨13,241 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q742 (₨17,260) | ₨8,069 | + 114% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guatemala | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q133,879 (₨3,112,558) | ₨1,996,870 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q8 (₨193) | ₨135 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q131 (₨3,046) | ₨2,592 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guatemala | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q55 (₨1,289) | ₨440 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q147 (₨3,408) | ₨356 | + 857% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q277 (₨6,433) | ₨1,396 | + 361% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q59 (₨1,367) | ₨1,267 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q29 (₨673) | ₨764 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q39 (₨909) | ₨455 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (₨436) | ₨250 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (₨309) | ₨124 | + 150% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q78 (₨1,822) | ₨528 | + 245% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 107% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guatemala | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q155 (₨3,600) | ₨1,488 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q68 (₨1,570) | ₨1,150 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q182 (₨4,222) | ₨2,411 | + 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q355 (₨8,245) | ₨3,400 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q50 (₨1,167) | ₨720 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (₨576) | ₨426 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q28 (₨649) | ₨499 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,633 (₨130,955) | ₨68,038 | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.60 (₨14) | ₨4.57 | + 205% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q405 (₨9,413) | ₨3,574 | + 163% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q25 (₨575) | ₨258 | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,584 prices entered by 413 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan
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