Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 29% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Guatemala | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q84 (€10) | €16 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q46 (€5.53) | €9 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (€3.53) | €5.33 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (€1.59) | €1.21 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q18 (€2.13) | €3.80 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (€1.40) | €2.78 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q45 (€5.34) | €7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (€2.07) | €2.66 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (€1.20) | €1.86 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.28) | €0.98 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 (€11) | €7 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (€2.01) | €2.03 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (€0.92) | €1.68 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 55% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Guatemala | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,152 (€857) | €1,986 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,828 (€459) | €1,544 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q473 (€57) | €225 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,957 (€594) | €1,222 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,623 (€314) | €949 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q327 (€39) | €220 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q228 (€27) | €33 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,117 (€373) | €455 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q796 (€95) | €114 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q85 (€10) | €10 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (€3.07) | €17 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 22% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Guatemala | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q395 (€47) | €85 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q278 (€33) | €35 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q719 (€86) | €90 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q523 (€63) | €114 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 42% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Guatemala | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q143,555 (€17,194) | €26,853 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 (€1.39) | €1.97 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q298 (€36) | €72 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| Guatemala | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q38 (€4.50) | €11 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q192 (€23) | €8 | + 204% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q276 (€33) | €84 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q38 (€4.54) | €3.44 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (€4.31) | €2.79 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q39 (€4.72) | €3.77 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (€2.35) | €2.00 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (€2.05) | €1.65 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q83 (€10) | €21 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 29% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Guatemala | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q139 (€17) | €41 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q88 (€11) | €24 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q289 (€35) | €146 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q318 (€38) | €58 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q57 (€7) | €10 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (€3.53) | €3.49 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q17 (€2.03) | €4.02 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,510 (€540) | €809 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.57 (€0.19) | €0.11 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q361 (€43) | €42 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q30 (€3.65) | €8 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,247 prices entered by 460 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 39% cheaper than in Germany
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