Cost of living in Austria compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 78% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Q155) | Q81 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Q94) | Q54 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (Q60) | Q25 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.82 (Q16) | Q17 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.47 (Q49) | Q21 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.63 (Q51) | Q14 | + 249% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (Q84) | Q47 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.26 (Q29) | Q19 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.82 (Q25) | Q16 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (Q10) | Q15 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (Q109) | Q95 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.06 (Q27) | Q16 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.22 (Q20) | Q11 | + 82% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 69% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,497 (Q13,454) | Q8,377 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,105 (Q9,931) | Q4,654 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €224 (Q2,012) | Q568 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,177 (Q10,577) | Q4,684 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €832 (Q7,472) | Q3,087 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €185 (Q1,659) | Q750 | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (Q245) | Q265 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €413 (Q3,715) | Q2,474 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €258 (Q2,315) | Q1,056 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (Q101) | Q170 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Q132) | Q120 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 8% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (Q678) | Q536 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (Q344) | Q476 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €97 (Q871) | Q924 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (Q932) | Q1,084 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 38% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,446 (Q282,540) | Q184,363 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (Q14) | Q11 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (Q467) | Q337 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 55% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €27 (Q247) | Q40 | + 514% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Q71) | Q187 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €149 (Q1,340) | Q302 | + 344% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €13 (Q115) | Q75 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.11 (Q37) | Q47 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €8 (Q68) | Q58 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.92 (Q17) | Q24 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.52 (Q23) | Q19 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €28 (Q253) | Q151 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 87% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €57 (Q509) | Q169 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Q205) | Q105 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €176 (Q1,581) | Q366 | + 332% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €103 (Q924) | Q389 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €15 (Q138) | Q86 | + 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €6 (Q54) | Q43 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.15 (Q46) | Q27 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €899 (Q8,080) | Q7,094 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.59 (Q5.30) | Q2.00 | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (Q406) | Q687 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Q57) | Q29 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 732 prices entered by 94 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Austria is 62% more expensive than in Guatemala
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