Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 35% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q84 (AU$16) | AU$22 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q46 (AU$9) | AU$14 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (AU$5.66) | AU$6 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (AU$2.54) | AU$1.84 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q18 (AU$3.41) | AU$6 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (AU$2.24) | AU$7 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q45 (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (AU$3.31) | AU$4.74 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (AU$1.92) | AU$3.59 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (AU$2.05) | AU$5.97 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 (AU$18) | AU$20 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (AU$3.22) | AU$3.83 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (AU$1.47) | AU$2.78 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,152 (AU$1,373) | AU$3,231 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,828 (AU$735) | AU$2,354 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q473 (AU$91) | AU$246 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,957 (AU$952) | AU$2,179 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,623 (AU$504) | AU$1,684 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q327 (AU$63) | AU$171 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q228 (AU$44) | AU$73 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,117 (AU$598) | AU$567 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q796 (AU$153) | AU$274 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q85 (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (AU$4.92) | AU$38 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 36% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q395 (AU$76) | AU$115 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q278 (AU$53) | AU$88 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q719 (AU$138) | AU$168 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q523 (AU$100) | AU$183 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 48% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q143,555 (AU$27,566) | AU$34,364 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 (AU$2.22) | AU$1.97 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q298 (AU$57) | AU$158 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 11% more expensive than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q38 (AU$7) | AU$9 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q192 (AU$37) | AU$21 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q276 (AU$53) | AU$75 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q38 (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (AU$7) | AU$4.93 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q39 (AU$8) | AU$5.66 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (AU$3.76) | AU$4.10 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (AU$3.29) | AU$3.78 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q83 (AU$16) | AU$33 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guatemala | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q139 (AU$27) | AU$64 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q88 (AU$17) | AU$40 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q289 (AU$56) | AU$249 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q318 (AU$61) | AU$126 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q57 (AU$11) | AU$21 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (AU$5.66) | AU$5.33 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q17 (AU$3.25) | AU$10 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,510 (AU$866) | AU$679 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.57 (AU$0.30) | AU$0.44 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q361 (AU$69) | AU$80 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q30 (AU$5.85) | AU$41 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.19202
AUD
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,575 prices entered by 468 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 45% cheaper than in Australia
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