- Cost of Living
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- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Guatemala City
- Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands
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Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 55% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands)
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| Food | - 53% | |||
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| Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 53% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q122 ($16) | $29 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q56 ($7) | $17 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q35 ($4.60) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q16 ($2.10) | $3.45 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q21 ($2.70) | $8 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q15 ($1.90) | $5.78 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q48 ($6) | $16 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q20 ($2.66) | $5.05 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q18 ($2.37) | $3.84 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 ($1.57) | $4.67 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 ($12) | $24 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 ($2.27) | $4.32 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q13 ($1.68) | $5.43 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 56% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q9,105 ($1,187) | $3,014 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q5,076 ($662) | $1,559 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q762 ($99) | $381 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q6,638 ($866) | $2,017 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q4,480 ($584) | $893 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q731 ($95) | $198 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q302 ($39) | $117 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,841 ($371) | $674 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,012 ($132) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q170 ($22) | $12 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q117 ($15) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 6% more expensive than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q637 ($83) | $55 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q450 ($59) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q1,061 ($138) | $177 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q1,084 ($141) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 69% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q184,364 ($24,043) | $13,472 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 ($1.51) | $3.99 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q319 ($42) | $200 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q130 ($17) | $27 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 37% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q40 ($5.19) | $7 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q186 ($24) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q321 ($42) | $157 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q75 ($10) | $13 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q46 ($5.96) | $7 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q58 ($8) | $9 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q24 ($3.08) | $5.84 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q19 ($2.48) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q149 ($19) | $18 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 34% cheaper than in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (Turks and Caicos Islands) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q165 ($22) | $58 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q104 ($14) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q334 ($44) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q389 ($51) | $127 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q85 ($11) | $15 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q50 ($6) | $8 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q27 ($3.58) | $7 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q6,906 ($901) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.71 ($0.22) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q684 ($89) | $118 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q29 ($3.73) | $7 | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 398 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2025.
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