Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Fiji
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 13% cheaper than in Fiji | ||||
| Guatemala | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q86 (25 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 (13 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (8 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (3.84 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q17 (4.98 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (3.30 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q43 (12 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (5.08 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (2.75 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (3.14 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 (26 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (4.75 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (2.14 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 8% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Guatemala | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,890 (1,967 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,195 (1,198 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q557 (159 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,350 (1,527 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q3,253 (929 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q410 (117 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q242 (69 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,443 (983 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q662 (189 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q117 (33 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q31 (9 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 171% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 171% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Guatemala | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q435 (124 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q332 (95 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 280% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q756 (216 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q633 (181 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 37% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Guatemala | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q162,571 (46,414 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 (3.31 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q278 (79 FJ$) | 47 FJ$ | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 90% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Guatemala | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q43 (12 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q141 (40 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 471% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q301 (86 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q33 (10 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q38 (11 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q45 (13 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 113% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (6 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (4.73 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q79 (22 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 16% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Guatemala | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q146 (42 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q87 (25 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q252 (72 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q352 (100 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q56 (16 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q30 (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 (5.22 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,426 (1,264 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.57 (0.45 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 136% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q322 (92 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 (7 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.28550
FJD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 883 prices entered by 87 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 18% more expensive than in Fiji
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