Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 16% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Guatemala | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q86 (€10) | €18 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q53 (€6) | €11 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q26 (€3.14) | €3.91 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q17 (€2.07) | €1.03 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q20 (€2.34) | €3.06 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q13 (€1.55) | €2.07 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q57 (€7) | €7 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (€2.25) | €2.03 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q15 (€1.81) | €1.57 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q15 (€1.76) | €1.15 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q88 (€11) | €7 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q16 (€1.89) | €2.09 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q11 (€1.32) | €1.03 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 24% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Guatemala | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q8,806 (€1,048) | €1,495 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,863 (€579) | €1,015 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q504 (€60) | €113 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,289 (€629) | €970 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,326 (€396) | €696 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q858 (€102) | €78 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q262 (€31) | €26 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,658 (€316) | €339 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,041 (€124) | €100 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q156 (€19) | €7 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q68 (€8) | €12 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 15% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Guatemala | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q447 (€53) | €82 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q532 (€63) | €36 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q829 (€99) | €88 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q901 (€107) | €95 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 28% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Guatemala | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q188,980 (€22,489) | €26,505 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q11 (€1.35) | €1.55 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q433 (€52) | €29 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 47% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Guatemala | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q52 (€6) | €8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q213 (€25) | €8 | + 228% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q301 (€36) | €56 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q75 (€9) | €4.37 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q50 (€5.96) | €2.74 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q48 (€5.74) | €3.32 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (€2.41) | €2.01 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q23 (€2.77) | €2.05 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q162 (€19) | €18 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 5% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Guatemala | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q181 (€22) | €38 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q106 (€13) | €16 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q375 (€45) | €49 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q460 (€55) | €52 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q81 (€10) | €10 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q33 (€3.87) | €3.02 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 (€2.62) | €4.81 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q8,163 (€971) | €515 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.00 (€0.24) | €0.23 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q733 (€87) | €55 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q27 (€3.26) | €5.57 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,964 prices entered by 911 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Guatemala is about the same as in Spain
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