Cost of living in Guatemala compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guatemala | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q86 ($11) | $19 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 ($5.95) | $10 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 ($3.68) | $5.93 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 ($1.72) | $1.09 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q17 ($2.23) | $4.92 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 ($1.48) | $4.81 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q43 ($5.45) | $7 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 ($2.28) | $4.67 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 ($1.23) | $2.52 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 ($1.41) | $3.12 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 ($11) | $16 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 ($2.13) | $2.74 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 ($0.96) | $3.05 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guatemala | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,851 ($877) | $2,875 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,195 ($537) | $2,210 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q557 ($71) | $219 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,350 ($685) | $1,960 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,253 ($416) | $1,472 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q410 ($52) | $149 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q242 ($31) | $63 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,443 ($441) | $295 | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q662 ($85) | $136 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q117 ($15) | $14 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q31 ($3.95) | $31 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guatemala | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q435 ($56) | $54 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q332 ($43) | $45 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q721 ($92) | $93 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q633 ($81) | $121 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guatemala | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q162,571 ($20,801) | $27,744 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 ($1.48) | $1.06 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q278 ($36) | $82 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guatemala | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q43 ($5.52) | $8 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q141 ($18) | $21 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q301 ($38) | $139 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q33 ($4.27) | $8 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q38 ($4.83) | $4.85 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 ($5.76) | $6 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 ($2.71) | $4.78 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 ($2.12) | $2.24 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q79 ($10) | $28 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guatemala | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q146 ($19) | $55 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q87 ($11) | $28 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q252 ($32) | $200 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q339 ($43) | $89 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q56 ($7) | $13 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q30 ($3.79) | $5.23 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 ($2.34) | $6 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,426 ($566) | $554 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.57 ($0.20) | $0.20 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q322 ($41) | $59 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 ($3.28) | $10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.12795
USD
/
GTQ
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 50% cheaper than in United States
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