- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 26% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q40 (руб 348) | руб 357 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (руб 360) | руб 284 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (руб 184) | руб 134 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (руб 101) | руб 64 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (руб 130) | руб 82 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (руб 71) | руб 146 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (руб 325) | руб 307 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (руб 158) | руб 95 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (руб 81) | руб 35 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (руб 93) | руб 62 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q75 (руб 642) | руб 532 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (руб 126) | руб 94 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (руб 62) | руб 31 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 14% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (руб 55,150) | руб 74,202 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (руб 39,667) | руб 40,011 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (руб 5,952) | руб 6,161 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,905 (руб 42,295) | руб 38,033 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (руб 30,566) | руб 24,903 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (руб 3,876) | руб 3,736 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q341 (руб 2,944) | руб 477 | + 517% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,536 (руб 30,485) | руб 26,354 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q747 (руб 6,441) | руб 5,919 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q102 (руб 882) | руб 384 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q21 (руб 177) | руб 503 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q430 (руб 3,712) | руб 5,298 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q466 (руб 4,015) | руб 3,088 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q745 (руб 6,424) | руб 5,625 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q699 (руб 6,031) | руб 7,336 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 0% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q117,546 (руб 1,013,509) | руб 1,189,930 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q14 (руб 121) | руб 43 | + 183% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q118 (руб 1,020) | руб 1,682 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 82% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q42 (руб 362) | руб 318 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q144 (руб 1,241) | руб 516 | + 141% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q274 (руб 2,358) | руб 1,232 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q50 (руб 431) | руб 232 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (руб 282) | руб 159 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (руб 346) | руб 205 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (руб 177) | руб 70 | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (руб 144) | руб 103 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (руб 503) | руб 529 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (руб 1,351) | руб 1,656 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q89 (руб 763) | руб 671 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q185 (руб 1,594) | руб 5,071 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q373 (руб 3,219) | руб 3,379 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q46 (руб 400) | руб 370 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (руб 253) | руб 176 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (руб 215) | руб 228 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (руб 42,189) | руб 31,421 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.74 (руб 15) | руб 4.91 | + 206% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (руб 3,669) | руб 3,113 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (руб 196) | руб 137 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
8.622
RUB
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,077 prices entered by 947 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 16% more expensive than in Russia
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