Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 24% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 14% | |||
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| Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 14% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q83 (116 kr) | 112 kr | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 (66 kr) | 85 kr | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q28 (40 kr) | 61 kr | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q14 (19 kr) | 15 kr | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 (27 kr) | 36 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q11 (15 kr) | 30 kr | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q41 (58 kr) | 52 kr | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q24 (34 kr) | 29 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (13 kr) | 12 kr | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (15 kr) | 18 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q80 (113 kr) | 122 kr | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (23 kr) | 21 kr | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (11 kr) | 17 kr | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 29% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q8,180 (11,512 kr) | 14,659 kr | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q5,631 (7,924 kr) | 10,268 kr | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q590 (830 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,628 (7,919 kr) | 10,057 kr | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,113 (4,381 kr) | 6,330 kr | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q407 (573 kr) | 410 kr | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q196 (276 kr) | 359 kr | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,192 (4,492 kr) | 4,279 kr | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q765 (1,077 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q92 (130 kr) | 67 kr | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q30 (42 kr) | 203 kr | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 8% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q479 (674 kr) | 1,014 kr | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q341 (480 kr) | 419 kr | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q741 (1,043 kr) | 1,035 kr | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q666 (938 kr) | 1,260 kr | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 38% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q170,947 (240,561 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q9 (13 kr) | 16 kr | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q233 (328 kr) | 606 kr | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q88 (124 kr) | 319 kr | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 22% more expensive than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q35 (49 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q187 (263 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q264 (371 kr) | 261 kr | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q50 (71 kr) | 41 kr | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q38 (53 kr) | 31 kr | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q50 (71 kr) | 28 kr | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q18 (26 kr) | 28 kr | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (19 kr) | 21 kr | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q85 (120 kr) | 274 kr | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 22% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q139 (196 kr) | 415 kr | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q87 (123 kr) | 267 kr | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q220 (310 kr) | 819 kr | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q330 (464 kr) | 847 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q55 (77 kr) | 138 kr | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q28 (39 kr) | 40 kr | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q20 (28 kr) | 70 kr | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,283 (7,434 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.55 (2.19 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q440 (619 kr) | 290 kr | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q24 (34 kr) | 67 kr | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 589 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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