Cost of living in Guatemala compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 21% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Guatemala | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q117 (£11) | £15 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q53 (£5.22) | £7 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (£2.69) | £3.88 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q17 (£1.70) | £1.09 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 (£1.89) | £3.73 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q13 (£1.27) | £2.55 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q57 (£5.61) | £4.91 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (£1.85) | £2.09 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q15 (£1.49) | £0.92 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q15 (£1.44) | £2.05 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q88 (£9) | £10 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q16 (£1.61) | £2.14 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q12 (£1.19) | £1.05 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 60% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Guatemala | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q9,342 (£913) | £2,708 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,863 (£475) | £1,992 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q492 (£48) | £178 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,798 (£566) | £1,627 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,326 (£325) | £1,282 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q858 (£84) | £136 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q262 (£26) | £26 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,658 (£260) | £264 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,041 (£102) | £90 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q156 (£15) | £7 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q68 (£7) | £14 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| Guatemala | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q447 (£44) | £74 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q532 (£52) | £35 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q829 (£81) | £81 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q901 (£88) | £84 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Guatemala | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q188,980 (£18,463) | £28,289 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q11 (£1.09) | £1.43 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q433 (£42) | £106 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 26% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Guatemala | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q52 (£5.10) | £3.64 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q213 (£21) | £8 | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q301 (£29) | £72 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q75 (£7) | £3.91 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q50 (£4.89) | £1.93 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q48 (£4.71) | £4.20 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (£1.98) | £2.22 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q23 (£2.27) | £1.90 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q162 (£16) | £15 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 16% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Guatemala | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q181 (£18) | £40 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q106 (£10) | £22 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q375 (£37) | £116 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q460 (£45) | £67 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q81 (£8) | £11 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q33 (£3.18) | £3.73 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q21 (£2.04) | £6 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q8,163 (£798) | £427 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.00 (£0.20) | £0.10 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q733 (£72) | £40 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q27 (£2.68) | £15 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,249 prices entered by 481 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 41% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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