Cost of living in Guatemala compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 42% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q60 ($8) | $15 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q41 ($5.39) | $8 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 ($2.67) | $4.34 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 ($1.69) | $0.88 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 ($1.98) | $2.97 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 ($1.19) | $4.03 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 ($3.97) | $6 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 ($1.96) | $3.35 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 ($1.11) | $1.76 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 ($1.42) | $3.16 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q77 ($10) | $14 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q15 ($1.90) | $1.94 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 ($0.94) | $2.04 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,806 ($885) | $2,264 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,208 ($417) | $1,624 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q473 ($62) | $177 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,500 ($585) | $1,624 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,391 ($311) | $1,157 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q329 ($43) | $109 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q290 ($38) | $47 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,856 ($372) | $294 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q647 ($84) | $118 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q51 ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 ($2.58) | $22 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q402 ($52) | $49 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q284 ($37) | $45 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q797 ($104) | $86 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q614 ($80) | $112 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q130,556 ($16,985) | $23,010 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q7 ($0.94) | $0.75 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q114 ($15) | $81 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q34 ($4.39) | $7 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q121 ($16) | $20 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q188 ($24) | $110 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q42 ($5.49) | $7 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q31 ($3.99) | $3.56 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q41 ($5.32) | $5.11 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q17 ($2.19) | $3.57 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 ($1.70) | $1.83 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q83 ($11) | $21 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q100 ($13) | $45 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 ($11) | $25 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q262 ($34) | $222 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q342 ($44) | $74 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q42 ($5.53) | $12 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q21 ($2.78) | $4.82 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 ($2.33) | $5.78 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,537 ($720) | $397 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.93 ($0.12) | $0.19 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q435 ($57) | $53 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 ($3.34) | $8 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 50% cheaper than in United States
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