Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 57% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q78 (руб 742) | руб 409 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (руб 417) | руб 285 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q22 (руб 204) | руб 143 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (руб 113) | руб 65 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (руб 155) | руб 88 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (руб 79) | руб 131 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 (руб 280) | руб 331 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q14 (руб 133) | руб 106 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (руб 102) | руб 34 | + 204% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 (руб 113) | руб 66 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q97 (руб 921) | руб 589 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q15 (руб 141) | руб 108 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (руб 73) | руб 29 | + 152% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,545 (руб 62,121) | руб 68,084 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,554 (руб 33,731) | руб 38,645 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q468 (руб 4,446) | руб 5,665 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,604 (руб 43,697) | руб 32,475 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,240 (руб 21,257) | руб 23,096 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q280 (руб 2,661) | руб 3,735 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q266 (руб 2,522) | руб 433 | + 483% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,055 (руб 28,997) | руб 24,143 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q683 (руб 6,479) | руб 6,559 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q64 (руб 612) | руб 428 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q21 (руб 204) | руб 783 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q460 (руб 4,361) | руб 4,676 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q264 (руб 2,510) | руб 2,530 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q725 (руб 6,876) | руб 5,504 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q777 (руб 7,375) | руб 6,842 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q138,741 (руб 1,316,793) | руб 1,257,820 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (руб 59) | руб 47 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q98 (руб 926) | руб 1,631 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 68% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q44 (руб 421) | руб 464 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q124 (руб 1,173) | руб 573 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q233 (руб 2,216) | руб 1,302 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (руб 456) | руб 309 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q34 (руб 319) | руб 178 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q47 (руб 443) | руб 213 | + 107% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (руб 156) | руб 80 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (руб 164) | руб 101 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q74 (руб 705) | руб 559 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 22% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q151 (руб 1,429) | руб 1,457 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (руб 792) | руб 587 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q196 (руб 1,857) | руб 5,595 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q401 (руб 3,807) | руб 3,388 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q61 (руб 583) | руб 388 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 (руб 318) | руб 167 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q31 (руб 289) | руб 222 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (руб 51,318) | руб 35,423 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (руб 12) | руб 6 | + 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q353 (руб 3,348) | руб 3,567 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q34 (руб 318) | руб 159 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
9.491
RUB
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,151 prices entered by 823 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 19% more expensive than in Russia
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