Cost of living in Guatemala compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q77 ($10) | $15 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 ($5.72) | $8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 ($2.69) | $4.27 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 ($1.42) | $0.88 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 ($1.84) | $2.88 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 ($1.12) | $4.18 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 ($3.89) | $6 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q16 ($2.13) | $3.44 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 ($1.27) | $1.76 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 ($1.54) | $3.11 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 ($12) | $14 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q14 ($1.84) | $1.99 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 ($0.99) | $2.18 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,607 ($856) | $2,190 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,565 ($462) | $1,581 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q468 ($61) | $179 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,411 ($572) | $1,543 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,240 ($290) | $1,142 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q280 ($36) | $113 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q253 ($33) | $52 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,164 ($410) | $272 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q683 ($88) | $127 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q80 ($10) | $11 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q49 ($6) | $22 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q460 ($60) | $47 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q302 ($39) | $42 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q828 ($107) | $86 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q777 ($101) | $107 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q131,670 ($17,065) | $23,507 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 ($0.81) | $0.66 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q121 ($16) | $74 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q44 ($5.75) | $7 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q124 ($16) | $16 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q250 ($32) | $111 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 ($6) | $7 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q34 ($4.36) | $3.45 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q47 ($6) | $4.86 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 ($2.13) | $3.66 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 ($2.24) | $1.81 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q77 ($10) | $22 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q176 ($23) | $47 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 ($11) | $25 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q196 ($25) | $197 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q460 ($60) | $78 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q61 ($8) | $12 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 ($4.34) | $4.94 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q35 ($4.57) | $5.65 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 ($701) | $427 | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 ($0.17) | $0.25 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q353 ($46) | $49 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q27 ($3.44) | $8 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.12961
USD
/
GTQ
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 47% cheaper than in United States
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