Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q81 (R$ 60) | R$ 28 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (R$ 32) | R$ 27 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.91 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (R$ 6) | R$ 5.51 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q26 (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q16 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.58 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.92 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 (R$ 67) | R$ 38 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q14 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (R$ 5.73) | R$ 3.46 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,545 (R$ 4,862) | R$ 3,069 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,437 (R$ 2,553) | R$ 1,827 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q468 (R$ 348) | R$ 509 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,411 (R$ 3,277) | R$ 2,132 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,110 (R$ 1,568) | R$ 1,310 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q280 (R$ 208) | R$ 371 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q253 (R$ 188) | R$ 79 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,055 (R$ 2,270) | R$ 1,701 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q683 (R$ 507) | R$ 471 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q80 (R$ 59) | R$ 23 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q38 (R$ 28) | R$ 17 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q460 (R$ 341) | R$ 203 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q296 (R$ 220) | R$ 188 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q725 (R$ 538) | R$ 330 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q777 (R$ 577) | R$ 246 | + 134% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q131,670 (R$ 97,816) | R$ 90,162 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (R$ 4.63) | R$ 4.59 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q129 (R$ 96) | R$ 222 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 81% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q44 (R$ 33) | R$ 16 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q124 (R$ 92) | R$ 40 | + 128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q250 (R$ 185) | R$ 217 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (R$ 36) | R$ 15 | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q34 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q47 (R$ 35) | R$ 15 | + 126% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.92 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.94 | + 226% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q77 (R$ 57) | R$ 44 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 37% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q176 (R$ 131) | R$ 93 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (R$ 62) | R$ 53 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q196 (R$ 145) | R$ 217 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q460 (R$ 342) | R$ 181 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q61 (R$ 45) | R$ 25 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q35 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 172% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (R$ 4,017) | R$ 3,605 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (R$ 0.95) | R$ 1.29 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q353 (R$ 262) | R$ 119 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q27 (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.743
BRL
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,051 prices entered by 1,809 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 26% more expensive than in Brazil
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