Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q84 (R$ 57) | R$ 34 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q46 (R$ 31) | R$ 34 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.74 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q18 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q45 (R$ 30) | R$ 25 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.95 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 (R$ 63) | R$ 44 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (R$ 5.15) | R$ 4.98 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,152 (R$ 4,805) | R$ 3,560 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,828 (R$ 2,572) | R$ 2,519 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q473 (R$ 318) | R$ 642 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,957 (R$ 3,330) | R$ 2,643 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,623 (R$ 1,762) | R$ 1,698 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q327 (R$ 220) | R$ 576 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q228 (R$ 153) | R$ 91 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,117 (R$ 2,094) | R$ 2,015 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q796 (R$ 535) | R$ 613 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q85 (R$ 57) | R$ 28 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (R$ 17) | R$ 20 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q395 (R$ 265) | R$ 244 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q278 (R$ 187) | R$ 237 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q719 (R$ 483) | R$ 390 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q523 (R$ 351) | R$ 292 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q143,555 (R$ 96,442) | R$ 116,131 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.88 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q298 (R$ 200) | R$ 228 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q38 (R$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q192 (R$ 129) | R$ 47 | + 175% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q276 (R$ 185) | R$ 261 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q38 (R$ 25) | R$ 20 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q39 (R$ 26) | R$ 19 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.17 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q83 (R$ 56) | R$ 51 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Guatemala | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q139 (R$ 94) | R$ 111 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q88 (R$ 59) | R$ 64 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q289 (R$ 194) | R$ 206 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q318 (R$ 214) | R$ 197 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q57 (R$ 39) | R$ 29 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q17 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,510 (R$ 3,030) | R$ 4,751 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.57 (R$ 1.06) | R$ 1.31 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q361 (R$ 243) | R$ 125 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q30 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 83% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.672
BRL
/
GTQ
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 9% more expensive than in Brazil
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