Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 35% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 32% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | San Antonio, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q89 ($11) | $16 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 ($6) | $9 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q27 ($3.46) | $4.59 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 ($1.71) | $1.01 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q18 ($2.26) | $2.84 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q11 ($1.38) | $3.10 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q45 ($5.71) | $5.97 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 ($2.21) | $3.87 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 ($1.29) | $1.82 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 ($1.37) | $2.86 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 ($12) | $13 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 ($2.17) | $1.88 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 ($1.05) | $2.47 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 62% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,260 ($930) | $2,410 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,387 ($562) | $1,904 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q470 ($60) | $230 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,763 ($610) | $1,535 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,489 ($319) | $1,159 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q327 ($42) | $132 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q219 ($28) | $74 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,117 ($399) | $283 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,007 ($129) | $134 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q85 ($11) | $11 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 ($3.30) | $16 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 16% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q455 ($58) | $52 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q261 ($33) | $43 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q719 ($92) | $84 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q547 ($70) | $125 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q158,657 ($20,316) | $27,916 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 ($1.52) | $0.90 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q313 ($40) | $38 | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q111 ($14) | $17 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q50 ($6) | $5.77 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q171 ($22) | $12 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q305 ($39) | $112 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q44 ($5.68) | $6 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 ($4.61) | $2.65 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q44 ($5.61) | $3.82 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 ($2.51) | $2.83 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q16 ($2.09) | $1.25 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q89 ($11) | $20 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 31% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | San Antonio, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q155 ($20) | $42 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q88 ($11) | $27 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q206 ($26) | $168 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q335 ($43) | $64 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q57 ($7) | $11 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q31 ($3.93) | $4.84 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 ($2.33) | $4.75 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,263 ($674) | $446 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.46 ($0.19) | $0.35 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q375 ($48) | $36 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q25 ($3.23) | $8 | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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