Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 6% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Guatemala | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q85 ($11) | $10 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q48 ($6) | $7 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 ($3.71) | $2.52 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 ($1.68) | $1.01 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 ($2.38) | $2.25 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 ($1.51) | $1.23 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q43 ($5.48) | $4.10 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 ($2.23) | $1.89 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 ($1.25) | $1.32 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 ($1.37) | $1.48 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q96 ($12) | $17 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 ($2.12) | $2.01 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 ($0.87) | $0.96 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 22% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Guatemala | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,202 ($917) | $603 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,994 ($508) | $379 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q469 ($60) | $61 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,319 ($677) | $513 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,839 ($362) | $289 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q402 ($51) | $41 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q204 ($26) | $25 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,194 ($407) | $484 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q728 ($93) | $164 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q113 ($14) | $7 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 ($3.26) | $9 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 15% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Guatemala | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q392 ($50) | $65 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q335 ($43) | $48 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q737 ($94) | $110 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q519 ($66) | $79 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 25% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Guatemala | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q154,051 ($19,615) | $20,829 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 ($1.24) | $1.09 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q326 ($42) | $26 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 31% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Guatemala | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q54 ($7) | $7 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q200 ($25) | $9 | + 191% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q284 ($36) | $33 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q41 ($5.24) | $7 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 ($4.62) | $3.94 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 ($5.05) | $6 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 ($2.41) | $1.96 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 ($2.19) | $1.62 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q89 ($11) | $14 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 14% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
| Guatemala | Ecuador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 ($20) | $19 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q85 ($11) | $11 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q278 ($35) | $45 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q337 ($43) | $52 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q58 ($7) | $10 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q30 ($3.87) | $3.75 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q17 ($2.13) | $2.05 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,498 ($573) | $777 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.22 ($0.16) | $0.18 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q381 ($49) | $50 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q32 ($4.07) | $4.83 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 11% more expensive than in Ecuador
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