Cost of living in Guatemala compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 22% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Guatemala | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q84 (£9) | £14 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q46 (£4.81) | £6 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (£3.07) | £3.22 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (£1.38) | £1.00 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q18 (£1.85) | £3.20 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (£1.21) | £2.00 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q45 (£4.65) | £3.84 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (£1.80) | £1.95 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (£1.04) | £0.90 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (£1.11) | £1.69 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 (£10) | £8 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (£1.75) | £2.13 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (£0.80) | £1.00 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Guatemala | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,152 (£745) | £1,876 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,828 (£399) | £1,392 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q473 (£49) | £204 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,957 (£517) | £1,056 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,623 (£273) | £864 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q327 (£34) | £123 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q228 (£24) | £26 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,117 (£325) | £293 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q796 (£83) | £82 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q85 (£9) | £6 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (£2.67) | £14 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 15% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Guatemala | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q395 (£41) | £62 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q278 (£29) | £32 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q719 (£75) | £69 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q523 (£54) | £71 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Guatemala | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q143,555 (£14,961) | £24,382 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 (£1.21) | £1.65 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q298 (£31) | £89 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Guatemala | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q38 (£3.92) | £4.06 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q192 (£20) | £10 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q276 (£29) | £99 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q38 (£3.95) | £2.95 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (£3.75) | £1.68 | + 123% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q39 (£4.11) | £3.69 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (£2.04) | £2.21 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (£1.79) | £1.58 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q83 (£9) | £14 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Guatemala | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q139 (£15) | £36 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q88 (£9) | £20 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q289 (£30) | £125 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q318 (£33) | £60 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q57 (£5.98) | £9 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (£3.07) | £3.22 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q17 (£1.76) | £4.81 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,510 (£470) | £432 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.57 (£0.16) | £0.10 | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q361 (£38) | £34 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q30 (£3.18) | £13 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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