Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 8% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Guatemala | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q86 (€10) | €10 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 (€5.54) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (€3.43) | €3.88 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (€1.60) | €1.19 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q17 (€2.08) | €2.78 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (€1.38) | €2.69 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q43 (€5.07) | €5.33 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (€2.12) | €1.59 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (€1.15) | €0.72 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.31) | €1.71 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 (€11) | €9 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (€1.98) | €1.96 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (€0.89) | €0.80 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 27% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Guatemala | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,890 (€821) | €1,351 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,195 (€500) | €661 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q557 (€66) | €219 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,350 (€637) | €725 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,253 (€388) | €485 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q410 (€49) | €134 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q242 (€29) | €14 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,443 (€410) | €388 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q662 (€79) | €164 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q117 (€14) | €8 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q31 (€3.68) | €17 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| Guatemala | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q435 (€52) | €74 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q332 (€40) | €32 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q756 (€90) | €97 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q633 (€75) | €118 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| Guatemala | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q162,571 (€19,370) | €23,920 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 (€1.38) | €1.73 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q278 (€33) | €28 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| Guatemala | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q43 (€5.14) | €7 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q141 (€17) | €5.94 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q301 (€36) | €55 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q33 (€3.98) | €7 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q38 (€4.50) | €3.85 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 (€5.37) | €4.86 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (€2.52) | €2.02 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (€1.98) | €3.00 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q79 (€9) | €26 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 30% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| Guatemala | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q146 (€17) | €35 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q87 (€10) | €18 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q252 (€30) | €64 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q352 (€42) | €66 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q56 (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q30 (€3.52) | €3.40 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 (€2.18) | €4.00 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,426 (€527) | €912 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.57 (€0.19) | €0.18 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q322 (€38) | €41 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 (€3.06) | €5.21 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,194 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 15% cheaper than in Estonia
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