- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q40 (₨726) | ₨559 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (₨750) | ₨610 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (₨384) | ₨219 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (₨211) | ₨108 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (₨272) | ₨121 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (₨149) | ₨80 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (₨678) | ₨439 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (₨329) | ₨154 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (₨169) | ₨40 | + 327% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (₨194) | ₨293 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q75 (₨1,339) | ₨2,141 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (₨263) | ₨118 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (₨130) | ₨56 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (₨114,962) | ₨57,192 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (₨82,687) | ₨36,148 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (₨12,408) | ₨8,238 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,905 (₨88,167) | ₨44,615 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (₨63,717) | ₨25,516 | + 150% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (₨8,080) | ₨6,795 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q341 (₨6,136) | ₨2,646 | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,536 (₨63,548) | ₨39,967 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q747 (₨13,427) | ₨11,006 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q102 (₨1,839) | ₨499 | + 269% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q21 (₨369) | ₨1,104 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q430 (₨7,737) | ₨2,600 | + 198% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q466 (₨8,369) | ₨4,026 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q745 (₨13,390) | ₨6,156 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q699 (₨12,572) | ₨5,351 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q117,546 (₨2,112,716) | ₨1,833,160 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q14 (₨252) | ₨90 | + 179% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q118 (₨2,127) | ₨2,481 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 150% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q42 (₨754) | ₨218 | + 245% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q144 (₨2,586) | ₨652 | + 297% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q274 (₨4,916) | ₨2,133 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q50 (₨899) | ₨444 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (₨588) | ₨275 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (₨722) | ₨340 | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (₨369) | ₨142 | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (₨301) | ₨108 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (₨1,049) | ₨637 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (₨2,816) | ₨1,494 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q89 (₨1,591) | ₨1,128 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q185 (₨3,323) | ₨3,688 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q373 (₨6,710) | ₨3,101 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q46 (₨835) | ₨526 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (₨528) | ₨392 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (₨447) | ₨548 | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (₨87,945) | ₨55,238 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.74 (₨31) | ₨49 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (₨7,648) | ₨4,025 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (₨408) | ₨185 | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,869 prices entered by 584 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan
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