Cost of living in Guatemala compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guatemala | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q87 ($11) | $17 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 ($6) | $9 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q22 ($2.91) | $5.07 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 ($1.54) | $0.99 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 ($2.44) | $3.33 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 ($1.34) | $4.43 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q32 ($4.15) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 ($2.43) | $3.93 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q14 ($1.87) | $1.92 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 ($1.41) | $3.28 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q108 ($14) | $16 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q16 ($2.05) | $2.26 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 ($1.07) | $2.46 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guatemala | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,750 ($1,011) | $2,513 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,369 ($570) | $1,960 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q808 ($106) | $206 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,199 ($678) | $1,778 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,769 ($361) | $1,342 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q711 ($93) | $139 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q207 ($27) | $56 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,187 ($416) | $300 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q781 ($102) | $134 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q111 ($14) | $12 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q44 ($5.76) | $26 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Guatemala | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q449 ($59) | $51 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q422 ($55) | $46 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q836 ($109) | $92 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q629 ($82) | $120 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guatemala | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q122,213 ($15,949) | $25,474 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q9 ($1.14) | $1.06 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q131 ($17) | $77 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guatemala | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q47 ($6) | $7 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q147 ($19) | $19 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q247 ($32) | $125 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q59 ($8) | $7 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q28 ($3.71) | $4.17 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q39 ($5.15) | $5.50 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 ($2.45) | $4.18 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q15 ($1.96) | $2.05 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q85 ($11) | $25 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guatemala | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q156 ($20) | $49 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q72 ($9) | $27 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q182 ($24) | $196 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q320 ($42) | $83 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q52 ($7) | $13 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q27 ($3.54) | $5.19 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q21 ($2.68) | $6 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,158 ($673) | $499 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.41 ($0.05) | $0.17 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q393 ($51) | $53 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q30 ($3.94) | $9 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,661 prices entered by 2,685 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.13050
USD
/
GTQ
Cost of living in Guatemala is 48% cheaper than in United States
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