Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 50% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Guatemala | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q84 (COL$52,003) | COL$31,999 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q46 (COL$28,538) | COL$24,850 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (COL$18,227) | COL$10,755 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (COL$8,189) | COL$4,181 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q18 (COL$10,988) | COL$9,436 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (COL$7,205) | COL$4,610 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q45 (COL$27,569) | COL$12,226 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (COL$10,661) | COL$7,710 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (COL$6,172) | COL$3,909 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (COL$6,597) | COL$3,872 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 (COL$58,125) | COL$48,564 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (COL$10,361) | COL$5,740 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (COL$4,740) | COL$3,070 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 56% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Guatemala | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,152 (COL$4,421,516) | COL$3,042,780 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,828 (COL$2,366,873) | COL$1,517,240 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q473 (COL$292,394) | COL$292,238 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,957 (COL$3,064,725) | COL$1,779,650 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,623 (COL$1,621,380) | COL$1,006,720 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q327 (COL$202,441) | COL$193,936 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q228 (COL$140,899) | COL$72,634 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,117 (COL$1,926,853) | COL$1,439,030 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q796 (COL$492,063) | COL$447,239 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q85 (COL$52,259) | COL$22,419 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (COL$15,838) | COL$18,393 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 30% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Guatemala | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q395 (COL$243,966) | COL$201,996 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q278 (COL$171,900) | COL$128,687 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q719 (COL$444,564) | COL$332,513 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q523 (COL$323,245) | COL$253,724 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 36% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Guatemala | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q143,555 (COL$88,751,560) | COL$68,488,000 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 (COL$7,151) | COL$3,340 | + 114% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q298 (COL$184,248) | COL$143,351 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 97% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Guatemala | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q38 (COL$23,250) | COL$16,493 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q192 (COL$118,814) | COL$26,902 | + 342% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q276 (COL$170,529) | COL$91,804 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q38 (COL$23,415) | COL$19,098 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (COL$22,269) | COL$13,497 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q39 (COL$24,353) | COL$18,286 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (COL$12,107) | COL$7,927 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (COL$10,594) | COL$6,101 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q83 (COL$51,085) | COL$27,836 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 81% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Guatemala | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q139 (COL$86,089) | COL$42,143 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q88 (COL$54,382) | COL$28,602 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q289 (COL$178,944) | COL$104,450 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q318 (COL$196,711) | COL$106,948 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q57 (COL$35,483) | COL$29,441 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (COL$18,218) | COL$9,839 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q17 (COL$10,468) | COL$4,636 | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,510 (COL$2,788,464) | COL$2,513,960 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.57 (COL$973) | COL$242 | + 303% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q361 (COL$223,287) | COL$114,790 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q30 (COL$18,842) | COL$8,524 | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
618.241
COP
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,520 prices entered by 1,072 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 53% more expensive than in Colombia
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