Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 19% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Guatemala | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q84 (€10) | €17 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 (€5.65) | €9 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q31 (€3.69) | €3.86 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q14 (€1.67) | €1.04 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q18 (€2.21) | €3.05 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q11 (€1.32) | €2.26 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q40 (€4.74) | €7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q21 (€2.56) | €1.96 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (€1.19) | €1.31 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.33) | €1.06 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q82 (€10) | €7 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (€2.00) | €2.02 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (€1.01) | €1.01 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 29% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Guatemala | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,355 (€882) | €1,281 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,501 (€540) | €876 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q535 (€64) | €122 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,175 (€621) | €820 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,074 (€369) | €603 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q359 (€43) | €82 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q211 (€25) | €27 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,368 (€404) | €346 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q910 (€109) | €101 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q89 (€11) | €8 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q34 (€4.09) | €11 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 17% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Guatemala | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q449 (€54) | €75 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q429 (€51) | €31 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q734 (€88) | €82 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q709 (€85) | €90 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 30% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Guatemala | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q127,147 (€15,247) | €26,246 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q9 (€1.12) | €1.64 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q177 (€21) | €30 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 16% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Guatemala | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (€4.31) | €8 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q141 (€17) | €7 | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q299 (€36) | €62 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q41 (€4.90) | €3.97 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q39 (€4.63) | €2.66 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q55 (€7) | €3.34 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (€2.32) | €2.05 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (€1.51) | €1.98 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q88 (€11) | €17 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 7% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Guatemala | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q118 (€14) | €33 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q88 (€11) | €16 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q273 (€33) | €61 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q330 (€40) | €49 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q58 (€7) | €10 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q27 (€3.29) | €2.67 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q21 (€2.56) | €4.64 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,899 (€707) | €525 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.11 (€0.25) | €0.17 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q406 (€49) | €48 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q25 (€3.03) | €5.21 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 19% cheaper than in Spain
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