Cost of living in Guatemala City, Guatemala vs Montreal, Canada
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 35% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q86 (C$14) | C$18 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (C$7) | C$11 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q22 (C$3.51) | C$7 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (C$1.96) | C$2.47 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (C$2.66) | C$4.38 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (C$1.48) | C$5.24 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q34 (C$5.49) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 (C$2.46) | C$4.25 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (C$1.80) | C$3.05 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 (C$1.94) | C$2.85 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q97 (C$16) | C$16 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q15 (C$2.42) | C$2.11 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (C$1.30) | C$2.26 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 38% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,777 (C$1,107) | C$1,834 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,624 (C$592) | C$1,223 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q562 (C$92) | C$119 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,060 (C$826) | C$1,405 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,420 (C$395) | C$895 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q343 (C$56) | C$80 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q265 (C$43) | C$38 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,765 (C$452) | C$392 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q650 (C$106) | C$137 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q57 (C$9) | C$9 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (C$3.25) | C$19 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q409 (C$67) | C$62 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q275 (C$45) | C$44 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q753 (C$123) | C$120 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q685 (C$112) | C$126 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 59% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,789 (C$22,508) | C$24,308 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (C$1.02) | C$1.17 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q108 (C$18) | C$88 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q73 (C$12) | C$36 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 35% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q36 (C$5.80) | C$11 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q75 (C$12) | C$14 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q190 (C$31) | C$130 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q50 (C$8) | C$9 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q32 (C$5.16) | C$5.43 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (C$7) | C$5.13 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (C$2.68) | C$3.31 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (C$2.34) | C$2.94 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q87 (C$14) | C$25 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 27% cheaper than in Montreal (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q164 (C$27) | C$49 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q90 (C$15) | C$25 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q209 (C$34) | C$145 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q377 (C$62) | C$90 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q48 (C$8) | C$13 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q31 (C$4.99) | C$4.33 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q23 (C$3.76) | C$7 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (C$883) | C$697 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.04 (C$0.17) | C$0.37 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q458 (C$75) | C$55 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q32 (C$5.16) | C$12 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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