Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Guatemala | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q118 (CHF 13) | CHF 28 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q52 (CHF 5.65) | CHF 16 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q27 (CHF 2.98) | CHF 11 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q17 (CHF 1.82) | CHF 1.77 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q20 (CHF 2.15) | CHF 7 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q14 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 3.95 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q57 (CHF 6) | CHF 10 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 3.66 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q15 (CHF 1.65) | CHF 2.53 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q15 (CHF 1.60) | CHF 2.36 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 (CHF 10) | CHF 19 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (CHF 1.89) | CHF 2.73 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q12 (CHF 1.32) | CHF 2.49 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 66% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Guatemala | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q8,548 (CHF 927) | CHF 3,392 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q5,418 (CHF 587) | CHF 2,380 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q578 (CHF 63) | CHF 223 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,615 (CHF 609) | CHF 2,020 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,421 (CHF 371) | CHF 1,545 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q747 (CHF 81) | CHF 154 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q258 (CHF 28) | CHF 39 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,650 (CHF 287) | CHF 388 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,059 (CHF 115) | CHF 148 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q134 (CHF 15) | CHF 19 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q123 (CHF 13) | CHF 30 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 20% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Guatemala | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q528 (CHF 57) | CHF 107 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q532 (CHF 58) | CHF 50 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q929 (CHF 101) | CHF 134 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q1,055 (CHF 114) | CHF 170 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 36% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Guatemala | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q188,980 (CHF 20,485) | CHF 31,964 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q15 (CHF 1.68) | CHF 1.79 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q410 (CHF 44) | CHF 80 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 30% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Guatemala | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q52 (CHF 5.66) | CHF 12 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q213 (CHF 23) | CHF 18 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q306 (CHF 33) | CHF 105 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q75 (CHF 8) | CHF 5.34 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q46 (CHF 4.99) | CHF 5.10 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q61 (CHF 7) | CHF 5.10 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q24 (CHF 2.65) | CHF 4.57 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q24 (CHF 2.57) | CHF 3.94 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q150 (CHF 16) | CHF 47 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Guatemala | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q175 (CHF 19) | CHF 76 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q100 (CHF 11) | CHF 38 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q366 (CHF 40) | CHF 141 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q412 (CHF 45) | CHF 123 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q82 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q36 (CHF 3.94) | CHF 5.65 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q26 (CHF 2.77) | CHF 8 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q7,192 (CHF 780) | CHF 497 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.00 (CHF 0.22) | CHF 0.59 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q680 (CHF 74) | CHF 89 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q29 (CHF 3.11) | CHF 9 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,186 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 52% cheaper than in Switzerland
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