Cost of living in Guatemala compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 39% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q85 (€10) | €19 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q48 (€5.59) | €11 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (€3.41) | €6 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (€1.55) | €1.34 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 (€2.19) | €4.45 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (€1.38) | €2.79 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q43 (€5.04) | €9 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (€2.05) | €2.88 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (€1.15) | €1.82 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.26) | €1.98 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q96 (€11) | €9 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (€1.95) | €2.14 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (€0.80) | €1.21 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,202 (€844) | €1,857 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,994 (€468) | €1,666 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q469 (€55) | €141 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,319 (€623) | €1,046 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,839 (€333) | €805 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q402 (€47) | €99 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q204 (€24) | €24 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,194 (€374) | €312 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q728 (€85) | €82 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q113 (€13) | €5.97 | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (€3.00) | €15 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 16% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q392 (€46) | €94 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q335 (€39) | €34 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q737 (€86) | €80 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q519 (€61) | €126 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 33% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q154,051 (€18,045) | €22,045 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (€1.14) | €1.89 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q326 (€38) | €62 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 43% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q54 (€6) | €4.58 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q200 (€23) | €5.19 | + 351% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q284 (€33) | €26 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q41 (€4.82) | €4.20 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (€4.25) | €4.28 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (€4.64) | €2.84 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (€2.22) | €1.89 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (€2.02) | €2.52 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q89 (€10) | €20 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 23% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guatemala | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (€18) | €42 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (€10) | €22 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q278 (€33) | €83 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q337 (€39) | €56 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q58 (€7) | €9 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q30 (€3.56) | €3.94 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q17 (€1.96) | €5.97 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,498 (€527) | €456 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.22 (€0.14) | €0.10 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q381 (€45) | €32 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q32 (€3.75) | €10 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 33% cheaper than in France
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