Cost of living in Guatemala compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 43% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q77 (€8) | €16 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (€4.71) | €9 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (€2.21) | €5.67 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (€1.17) | €1.11 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (€1.51) | €3.84 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (€0.92) | €2.65 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 (€3.20) | €6 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q16 (€1.75) | €2.59 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (€1.04) | €1.66 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 (€1.26) | €1.82 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 (€10) | €7 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q14 (€1.51) | €2.08 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (€0.81) | €1.12 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 50% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,607 (€704) | €1,693 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,565 (€380) | €1,124 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q468 (€50) | €173 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,411 (€470) | €817 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,240 (€239) | €605 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q280 (€30) | €83 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q253 (€27) | €26 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,164 (€337) | €329 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q683 (€73) | €120 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q80 (€9) | €7 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q49 (€5.18) | €13 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 23% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q460 (€49) | €86 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q302 (€32) | €39 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q828 (€88) | €87 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q777 (€83) | €110 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 62% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q131,670 (€14,034) | €25,532 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (€0.66) | €1.40 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q121 (€13) | €58 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is about the same as in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q44 (€4.73) | €5.09 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q124 (€13) | €8 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q250 (€27) | €25 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (€5.12) | €4.87 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q34 (€3.59) | €4.41 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q47 (€4.97) | €3.66 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (€1.75) | €1.88 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (€1.84) | €2.00 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q77 (€8) | €24 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 38% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q176 (€19) | €45 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (€9) | €20 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q196 (€21) | €77 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q460 (€49) | €65 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q61 (€7) | €11 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 (€3.57) | €3.58 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q35 (€3.76) | €6 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (€576) | €477 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (€0.14) | €0.35 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q353 (€38) | €40 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q27 (€2.83) | €10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,995 prices entered by 446 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 47% cheaper than in France
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