Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Bolivia
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 35% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Guatemala | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q86 ($b76) | $b55 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 ($b41) | $b42 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 ($b25) | $b14 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 ($b12) | $b7 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q17 ($b15) | $b11 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 ($b10) | $b7 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q43 ($b38) | $b23 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 ($b16) | $b11 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 ($b9) | $b9 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 ($b10) | $b11 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 ($b79) | $b44 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 ($b15) | $b11 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 ($b7) | $b3.54 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 43% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Guatemala | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,851 ($b6,046) | $b3,806 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,195 ($b3,702) | $b2,650 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q557 ($b491) | $b272 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,350 ($b4,721) | $b2,608 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,253 ($b2,871) | $b1,833 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q410 ($b362) | $b420 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q242 ($b214) | $b177 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,443 ($b3,038) | $b2,437 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q662 ($b585) | $b1,047 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q117 ($b103) | $b51 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q31 ($b27) | $b39 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 6% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Guatemala | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q435 ($b384) | $b363 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q332 ($b293) | $b283 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q721 ($b637) | $b548 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q633 ($b559) | $b492 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 58% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Guatemala | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q162,571 ($b143,463) | $b86,793 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 ($b10) | $b3.87 | + 164% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q278 ($b245) | $b169 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 30% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Guatemala | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q43 ($b38) | $b47 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q141 ($b124) | $b73 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q301 ($b265) | $b219 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q33 ($b29) | $b46 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q38 ($b33) | $b27 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 ($b40) | $b29 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 ($b19) | $b10 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 ($b15) | $b13 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q79 ($b70) | $b55 | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 18% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Guatemala | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q146 ($b129) | $b70 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q87 ($b77) | $b80 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q252 ($b222) | $b159 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q339 ($b299) | $b210 | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q56 ($b50) | $b41 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q30 ($b26) | $b25 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 ($b16) | $b20 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,426 ($b3,906) | $b1,985 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.57 ($b1.38) | $b1.46 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q322 ($b284) | $b324 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 ($b23) | $b16 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 36% more expensive than in Bolivia
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