- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q40 ($5.23) | $14 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 ($5.40) | $8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 ($2.76) | $4.54 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 ($1.52) | $0.89 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 ($1.96) | $3.17 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 ($1.07) | $4.00 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 ($4.88) | $6 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 ($2.37) | $3.34 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 ($1.22) | $1.60 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 ($1.39) | $3.46 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q75 ($10) | $15 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 ($1.90) | $1.91 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 ($0.93) | $2.13 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 ($828) | $2,047 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 ($596) | $1,581 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 ($89) | $177 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,905 ($635) | $1,588 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 ($459) | $1,132 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 ($58) | $121 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q341 ($44) | $48 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,536 ($458) | $334 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q747 ($97) | $119 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q102 ($13) | $11 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q21 ($2.66) | $23 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 22% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q430 ($56) | $47 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q466 ($60) | $45 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q745 ($96) | $85 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q699 ($91) | $114 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q117,546 ($15,216) | $22,356 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q14 ($1.81) | $0.77 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q118 ($15) | $85 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q42 ($5.43) | $7 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q144 ($19) | $19 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q274 ($35) | $112 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q50 ($6) | $7 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 ($4.23) | $3.50 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 ($5.20) | $5.14 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 ($2.66) | $3.48 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 ($2.17) | $1.85 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 ($8) | $20 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 ($20) | $45 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q89 ($11) | $25 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q185 ($24) | $173 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q373 ($48) | $79 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q46 ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 ($3.80) | $4.86 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 ($3.22) | $5.89 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 ($633) | $425 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.74 ($0.23) | $0.34 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 ($55) | $54 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 ($2.94) | $8 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.12945
USD
/
GTQ
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 45% cheaper than in United States
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