Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guatemala | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q85 (руб 758) | руб 465 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q48 (руб 426) | руб 362 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (руб 260) | руб 192 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (руб 118) | руб 83 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 (руб 167) | руб 116 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (руб 105) | руб 179 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q43 (руб 384) | руб 435 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (руб 156) | руб 108 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (руб 88) | руб 49 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (руб 96) | руб 76 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q96 (руб 860) | руб 678 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (руб 149) | руб 143 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (руб 61) | руб 40 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Guatemala | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,202 (руб 64,221) | руб 70,491 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,994 (руб 35,612) | руб 43,555 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q469 (руб 4,180) | руб 9,693 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,319 (руб 47,429) | руб 40,100 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,839 (руб 25,319) | руб 24,760 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q402 (руб 3,586) | руб 5,656 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q204 (руб 1,819) | руб 533 | + 241% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,194 (руб 28,479) | руб 25,509 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q728 (руб 6,495) | руб 10,635 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q113 (руб 1,003) | руб 531 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (руб 229) | руб 998 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Guatemala | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q392 (руб 3,499) | руб 5,641 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q335 (руб 2,991) | руб 3,647 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q737 (руб 6,575) | руб 7,018 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q519 (руб 4,627) | руб 8,239 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guatemala | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q154,051 (руб 1,373,696) | руб 2,379,200 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (руб 87) | руб 51 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q326 (руб 2,909) | руб 1,883 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 58% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guatemala | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q54 (руб 481) | руб 497 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q200 (руб 1,782) | руб 554 | + 222% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q284 (руб 2,533) | руб 1,666 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q41 (руб 367) | руб 359 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (руб 323) | руб 241 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (руб 354) | руб 287 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (руб 169) | руб 114 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (руб 153) | руб 144 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q89 (руб 795) | руб 589 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Guatemala | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (руб 1,403) | руб 1,661 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (руб 756) | руб 636 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q278 (руб 2,480) | руб 5,662 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q337 (руб 3,002) | руб 3,784 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q58 (руб 515) | руб 440 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q30 (руб 271) | руб 192 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q17 (руб 149) | руб 240 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,498 (руб 40,112) | руб 66,693 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.22 (руб 11) | руб 3.16 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q381 (руб 3,400) | руб 3,195 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q32 (руб 290) | руб 199 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,031 prices entered by 689 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 8% more expensive than in Russia
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