Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 36% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guatemala | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q84 (€10) | €12 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q46 (€5.49) | €9 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (€3.51) | €7 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (€1.58) | €1.54 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q18 (€2.11) | €3.44 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (€1.39) | €3.43 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q45 (€5.31) | €5.85 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (€2.05) | €2.13 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (€1.19) | €1.15 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.27) | €2.50 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 (€11) | €15 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (€1.99) | €3.38 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (€0.91) | €2.22 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 48% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guatemala | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,152 (€851) | €1,796 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,828 (€456) | €1,200 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q473 (€56) | €179 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,957 (€590) | €1,127 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,623 (€312) | €763 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q327 (€39) | €63 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q228 (€27) | €17 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,117 (€371) | €387 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q796 (€95) | €100 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q85 (€10) | €7 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (€3.05) | €33 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 41% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guatemala | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q395 (€47) | €97 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q278 (€33) | €51 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q719 (€86) | €98 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q523 (€62) | €163 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 35% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guatemala | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q143,555 (€17,081) | €28,283 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 (€1.38) | €2.12 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q298 (€35) | €55 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 18% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guatemala | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q38 (€4.47) | €18 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q192 (€23) | €7 | + 228% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q276 (€33) | €113 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q38 (€4.51) | €5.20 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (€4.29) | €3.08 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q39 (€4.69) | €3.61 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (€2.33) | €1.92 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (€2.04) | €1.73 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q83 (€10) | €31 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 35% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guatemala | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q139 (€17) | €50 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q88 (€10) | €29 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q289 (€34) | €128 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q318 (€38) | €77 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q57 (€7) | €12 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (€3.51) | €4.32 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q17 (€2.01) | €7 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,510 (€537) | €486 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.57 (€0.19) | €0.07 | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q361 (€43) | €55 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q30 (€3.63) | €9 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,161 prices entered by 147 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 39% cheaper than in Finland
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