Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Guatemala City (Guatemala)
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| Food | + 66% | |||
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| Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Guatemala City (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Guatemala City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (Q164) | Q83 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Q84) | Q47 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.74 (Q37) | Q28 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (Q7) | Q14 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.56 (Q36) | Q19 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.81 (Q22) | Q11 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.85 (Q46) | Q41 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.84 (Q30) | Q24 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (Q12) | Q9 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.14 (Q17) | Q11 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Q112) | Q80 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.86 (Q22) | Q17 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.47 (Q19) | Q8 | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Guatemala City (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Guatemala City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,587 (Q20,287) | Q8,180 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,713 (Q13,432) | Q5,631 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $213 (Q1,669) | Q590 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,767 (Q13,854) | Q5,628 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,329 (Q10,425) | Q3,113 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $150 (Q1,178) | Q407 | + 189% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $58 (Q451) | Q196 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $244 (Q1,913) | Q3,192 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (Q919) | Q765 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Q119) | Q92 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (Q188) | Q30 | + 527% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Guatemala City (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Guatemala City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (Q422) | Q479 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (Q296) | Q341 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $118 (Q924) | Q741 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (Q937) | Q666 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Guatemala City (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Guatemala City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,475 (Q223,291) | Q170,947 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (Q8) | Q9 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (Q731) | Q233 | + 213% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $28 (Q219) | Q88 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Guatemala City (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Guatemala City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Q55) | Q35 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Q158) | Q187 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $123 (Q966) | Q264 | + 266% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Q59) | Q50 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (Q36) | Q38 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (Q35) | Q50 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 (Q26) | Q18 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (Q15) | Q13 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (Q187) | Q85 | + 119% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Guatemala City (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Salt Lake City, Utah | Guatemala City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (Q404) | Q139 | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (Q217) | Q87 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $160 (Q1,253) | Q220 | + 469% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Q623) | Q330 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Q104) | Q55 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.77 (Q45) | Q28 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (Q46) | Q20 | + 130% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $433 (Q3,395) | Q5,283 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (Q0.39) | Q1.55 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (Q299) | Q440 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Q64) | Q24 | + 168% | |
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TOTAL | + 88% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 783 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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