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Cost of living in Guatemala compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q46 ($6) | $14 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 ($5.47) | $8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 ($3.71) | $4.42 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 ($1.55) | $0.88 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 ($2.13) | $3.20 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q11 ($1.38) | $3.96 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 ($3.94) | $6 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q20 ($2.56) | $3.34 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 ($1.43) | $1.59 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 ($1.45) | $3.63 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q69 ($9) | $15 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 ($1.96) | $1.92 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q13 ($1.71) | $2.15 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q7,174 ($939) | $2,045 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q3,973 ($520) | $1,543 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q1,344 ($176) | $178 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,326 ($566) | $1,515 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q2,498 ($327) | $1,091 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q527 ($69) | $117 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q369 ($48) | $48 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,317 ($434) | $323 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q712 ($93) | $121 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q69 ($9) | $11 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q38 ($4.96) | $22 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q428 ($56) | $47 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q372 ($49) | $44 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q715 ($94) | $86 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q721 ($94) | $113 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q122,127 ($15,985) | $22,255 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 ($0.87) | $0.78 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q113 ($15) | $85 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 ($4.75) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q84 ($11) | $18 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q249 ($33) | $110 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q56 ($7) | $7 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 ($4.31) | $3.43 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q41 ($5.41) | $5.06 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q22 ($2.89) | $3.47 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q19 ($2.55) | $1.83 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q122 ($16) | $20 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q144 ($19) | $45 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q93 ($12) | $25 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q312 ($41) | $171 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q277 ($36) | $78 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q38 ($4.96) | $12 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q19 ($2.51) | $4.92 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 ($2.36) | $5.91 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q7,392 ($967) | $419 | + 131% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.02 ($0.13) | $0.25 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q396 ($52) | $50 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 ($2.99) | $8 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.13088
USD
/
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 44% cheaper than in United States
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