Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 100% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guatemala | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q103 (руб 1,365) | руб 539 | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q57 (руб 755) | руб 376 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (руб 369) | руб 219 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q16 (руб 206) | руб 86 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q24 (руб 312) | руб 147 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q15 (руб 194) | руб 214 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q58 (руб 771) | руб 433 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q23 (руб 305) | руб 135 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q16 (руб 212) | руб 52 | + 309% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q16 (руб 212) | руб 90 | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q83 (руб 1,097) | руб 686 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q18 (руб 243) | руб 166 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q9 (руб 114) | руб 39 | + 190% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 66% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guatemala | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q8,785 (руб 116,239) | руб 104,544 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q5,871 (руб 77,681) | руб 60,730 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q968 (руб 12,804) | руб 8,180 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q6,886 (руб 91,109) | руб 52,770 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q5,516 (руб 72,975) | руб 32,676 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q1,011 (руб 13,373) | руб 5,873 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q328 (руб 4,345) | руб 841 | + 416% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,771 (руб 36,664) | руб 23,070 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q937 (руб 12,399) | руб 8,157 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q156 (руб 2,060) | руб 547 | + 277% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q100 (руб 1,323) | руб 1,019 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 57% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guatemala | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q600 (руб 7,938) | руб 6,257 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q450 (руб 5,954) | руб 3,158 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q830 (руб 10,980) | руб 8,910 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q953 (руб 12,611) | руб 7,671 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 127% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guatemala | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q181,884 (руб 2,406,476) | руб 2,623,330 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q19 (руб 252) | руб 55 | + 359% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q447 (руб 5,908) | руб 1,834 | + 222% | |
| Personal Care | + 201% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 201% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guatemala | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q52 (руб 691) | руб 307 | + 125% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q213 (руб 2,820) | руб 519 | + 444% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q330 (руб 4,368) | руб 1,839 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q75 (руб 992) | руб 337 | + 194% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q50 (руб 663) | руб 260 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q48 (руб 638) | руб 223 | + 186% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (руб 270) | руб 126 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q23 (руб 308) | руб 138 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q194 (руб 2,573) | руб 526 | + 389% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 113% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guatemala | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q183 (руб 2,420) | руб 1,898 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q106 (руб 1,400) | руб 670 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q375 (руб 4,965) | руб 5,232 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q366 (руб 4,839) | руб 3,250 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q81 (руб 1,074) | руб 487 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q38 (руб 509) | руб 182 | + 180% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 (руб 291) | руб 249 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q8,163 (руб 108,003) | руб 58,430 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.00 (руб 26) | руб 3.22 | + 721% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q733 (руб 9,704) | руб 3,789 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q28 (руб 364) | руб 206 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,614 prices entered by 257 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
13.231
RUB
/
GTQ
Cost of living in Guatemala is 98% more expensive than in Russia
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