Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 4% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 2% | |||
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| Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q89 (1,132 Lek) | 1,133 Lek | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 (598 Lek) | 723 Lek | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q27 (346 Lek) | 358 Lek | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (172 Lek) | 182 Lek | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q17 (219 Lek) | 278 Lek | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q11 (137 Lek) | 145 Lek | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q44 (558 Lek) | 465 Lek | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (227 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (123 Lek) | 97 Lek | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (136 Lek) | 100 Lek | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 (1,194 Lek) | 1,332 Lek | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (212 Lek) | 175 Lek | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (100 Lek) | 81 Lek | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 10% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,420 (94,672 Lek) | 79,606 Lek | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,919 (62,768 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q532 (6,790 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,318 (67,850 Lek) | 58,208 Lek | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,254 (41,515 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q397 (5,066 Lek) | 13,113 Lek | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q210 (2,674 Lek) | 1,879 Lek | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,273 (41,755 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q653 (8,336 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q117 (1,487 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q32 (411 Lek) | 483 Lek | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 12% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q495 (6,309 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q320 (4,085 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q749 (9,558 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q585 (7,468 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 19% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q183,152 (2,336,858 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (123 Lek) | 228 Lek | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q255 (3,258 Lek) | 1,635 Lek | + 99% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q114 (1,450 Lek) | 1,917 Lek | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 21% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q51 (644 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q149 (1,898 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q310 (3,958 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q42 (531 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q38 (483 Lek) | 392 Lek | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q44 (563 Lek) | 503 Lek | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (250 Lek) | 203 Lek | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q16 (209 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q84 (1,065 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 18% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Guatemala City | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q168 (2,150 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q89 (1,142 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q200 (2,547 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q358 (4,563 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q52 (667 Lek) | 885 Lek | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q30 (383 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q19 (248 Lek) | 327 Lek | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,000 (63,792 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.44 (18 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q335 (4,277 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q24 (308 Lek) | 337 Lek | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 931 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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