Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Vietnam
Currency:
Food | + 78% | |||
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Food in Guatemala is 78% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Guatemala | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q91 (287,432 ₫) | 105,174 ₫ | + 173% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q51 (161,132 ₫) | 96,809 ₫ | + 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (87,916 ₫) | 45,649 ₫ | + 93% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q15 (48,075 ₫) | 35,672 ₫ | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | Q21 (66,544 ₫) | 37,607 ₫ | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q25 (78,389 ₫) | 28,774 ₫ | + 172% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q41 (130,138 ₫) | 139,708 ₫ | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q29 (92,769 ₫) | 71,686 ₫ | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q12 (38,163 ₫) | 32,005 ₫ | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 (38,146 ₫) | 19,689 ₫ | + 94% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q107 (339,329 ₫) | 224,425 ₫ | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Q18 (58,205 ₫) | 24,029 ₫ | + 142% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q10 (30,315 ₫) | 28,840 ₫ | + 5% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Guatemala is 21% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Guatemala | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q8,100 (25,718,290 ₫) | 28,859,500 ₫ | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,715 (14,970,591 ₫) | 14,128,800 ₫ | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q657 (2,087,554 ₫) | 2,798,700 ₫ | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q6,050 (19,208,088 ₫) | 11,920,700 ₫ | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,741 (11,879,019 ₫) | 7,256,250 ₫ | + 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q328 (1,040,346 ₫) | 2,737,250 ₫ | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q264 (837,273 ₫) | 277,391 ₫ | + 202% | |
40” flat screen tv | Q3,167 (10,055,197 ₫) | 6,374,000 ₫ | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q998 (3,168,880 ₫) | 2,000,000 ₫ | + 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q101 (320,222 ₫) | 140,957 ₫ | + 127% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q36 (114,078 ₫) | 142,949 ₫ | - 20% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in Guatemala is 37% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Guatemala | Vietnam | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q485 (1,539,960 ₫) | 1,030,560 ₫ | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q405 (1,285,921 ₫) | 877,640 ₫ | + 47% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q787 (2,497,873 ₫) | 2,313,930 ₫ | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q888 (2,820,235 ₫) | 2,361,910 ₫ | + 19% | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in Guatemala is 41% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Guatemala | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q190,122 (603,639,489 ₫) | 690,897,000 ₫ | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q11 (34,086 ₫) | 23,091 ₫ | + 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Q192 (609,612 ₫) | 226,460 ₫ | + 169% | |
Personal Care | + 26% | |||
Personal Care in Guatemala is 26% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Guatemala | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (114,729 ₫) | 187,838 ₫ | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q191 (606,576 ₫) | 139,693 ₫ | + 334% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q324 (1,027,850 ₫) | 3,000,000 ₫ | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q45 (141,342 ₫) | 88,000 ₫ | + 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q39 (123,340 ₫) | 62,500 ₫ | + 97% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q50 (157,570 ₫) | 68,966 ₫ | + 128% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Q25 (78,805 ₫) | 31,334 ₫ | + 152% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (43,171 ₫) | 36,037 ₫ | + 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q101 (321,200 ₫) | 65,422 ₫ | + 391% | |
Entertainment | + 79% | |||
Entertainment in Guatemala is 79% more expensive than in Vietnam | ||||
Guatemala | Vietnam | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q156 (494,537 ₫) | 540,332 ₫ | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Q91 (290,309 ₫) | 142,312 ₫ | + 104% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q271 (860,996 ₫) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q355 (1,125,862 ₫) | 642,006 ₫ | + 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q62 (198,147 ₫) | 223,989 ₫ | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q31 (99,290 ₫) | 64,050 ₫ | + 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (78,832 ₫) | 38,566 ₫ | + 104% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,278 (16,756,598 ₫) | 12,540,300 ₫ | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q2.11 (6,705 ₫) | 1,408 ₫ | + 376% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Q470 (1,493,671 ₫) | 622,544 ₫ | + 140% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q31 (99,781 ₫) | 30,943 ₫ | + 222% | |
TOTAL | + 43% |
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 790 prices entered by 89 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 43% more expensive than in Vietnam
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