Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 34% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q47 (руб 385) | руб 364 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q41 (руб 334) | руб 252 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q23 (руб 189) | руб 141 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (руб 101) | руб 65 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (руб 120) | руб 85 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (руб 79) | руб 148 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q27 (руб 220) | руб 308 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (руб 140) | руб 93 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (руб 80) | руб 33 | + 146% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (руб 89) | руб 61 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q68 (руб 558) | руб 531 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q14 (руб 116) | руб 94 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q12 (руб 94) | руб 30 | + 214% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,110 (руб 58,242) | руб 72,532 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,535 (руб 28,954) | руб 41,058 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q454 (руб 3,719) | руб 6,226 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,178 (руб 34,221) | руб 37,434 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,422 (руб 19,843) | руб 23,935 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q334 (руб 2,738) | руб 3,925 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q288 (руб 2,359) | руб 426 | + 454% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,939 (руб 24,076) | руб 25,889 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q662 (руб 5,422) | руб 5,525 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q52 (руб 422) | руб 421 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (руб 212) | руб 736 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q421 (руб 3,451) | руб 5,635 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q326 (руб 2,670) | руб 2,885 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q749 (руб 6,132) | руб 5,988 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q688 (руб 5,636) | руб 7,277 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q122,747 (руб 1,005,492) | руб 1,408,610 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 (руб 55) | руб 45 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q116 (руб 950) | руб 1,876 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 28% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q25 (руб 205) | руб 502 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q66 (руб 538) | руб 585 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q188 (руб 1,538) | руб 1,282 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (руб 395) | руб 238 | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q32 (руб 262) | руб 155 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 (руб 367) | руб 198 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q17 (руб 138) | руб 69 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (руб 108) | руб 95 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q77 (руб 628) | руб 617 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q114 (руб 936) | руб 1,754 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (руб 697) | руб 618 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q230 (руб 1,881) | руб 6,547 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q269 (руб 2,200) | руб 3,282 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q39 (руб 320) | руб 410 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q19 (руб 160) | руб 198 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q16 (руб 129) | руб 234 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q6,181 (руб 50,634) | руб 30,673 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.99 (руб 8) | руб 2.85 | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q397 (руб 3,256) | руб 3,228 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q25 (руб 205) | руб 150 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
8.192
RUB
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,742 prices entered by 561 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 5% cheaper than in Russia
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