Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 62% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guatemala | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q83 (руб 844) | руб 437 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 (руб 498) | руб 304 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q24 (руб 243) | руб 167 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (руб 120) | руб 73 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (руб 159) | руб 108 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (руб 104) | руб 165 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q32 (руб 323) | руб 382 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (руб 188) | руб 108 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q13 (руб 130) | руб 52 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (руб 112) | руб 73 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q108 (руб 1,092) | руб 584 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q16 (руб 161) | руб 119 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (руб 82) | руб 31 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 30% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guatemala | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,750 (руб 78,550) | руб 66,826 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,369 (руб 44,284) | руб 45,880 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q815 (руб 8,262) | руб 8,267 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,199 (руб 52,691) | руб 40,416 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,769 (руб 28,064) | руб 29,073 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q717 (руб 7,271) | руб 5,379 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q223 (руб 2,255) | руб 421 | + 436% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,187 (руб 32,301) | руб 25,923 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q781 (руб 7,915) | руб 7,571 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q111 (руб 1,126) | руб 431 | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q44 (руб 448) | руб 792 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guatemala | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q541 (руб 5,485) | руб 5,173 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q398 (руб 4,035) | руб 2,955 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q878 (руб 8,894) | руб 6,349 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q742 (руб 7,524) | руб 6,961 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Guatemala | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q133,879 (руб 1,356,875) | руб 1,514,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q8 (руб 84) | руб 50 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q131 (руб 1,328) | руб 1,543 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 83% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guatemala | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q55 (руб 562) | руб 472 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q147 (руб 1,486) | руб 495 | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q277 (руб 2,805) | руб 1,418 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q59 (руб 596) | руб 271 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q29 (руб 294) | руб 201 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q39 (руб 396) | руб 243 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (руб 190) | руб 82 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (руб 135) | руб 97 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q78 (руб 794) | руб 656 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guatemala | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q155 (руб 1,569) | руб 1,453 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q68 (руб 684) | руб 575 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q182 (руб 1,841) | руб 5,334 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q355 (руб 3,594) | руб 3,503 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q50 (руб 509) | руб 394 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (руб 251) | руб 189 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q28 (руб 283) | руб 212 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,633 (руб 57,088) | руб 44,223 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.60 (руб 6) | руб 3.29 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q405 (руб 4,103) | руб 3,264 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q25 (руб 251) | руб 182 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
10.135
RUB
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,643 prices entered by 441 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 31% more expensive than in Russia
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