Cost of living in Austria compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 57% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Q139) | Q85 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Q71) | Q49 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (Q51) | Q24 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (Q11) | Q12 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.96 (Q44) | Q16 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.57 (Q31) | Q11 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.98 (Q53) | Q33 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (Q20) | Q20 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.05 (Q18) | Q13 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (Q10) | Q11 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Q91) | Q108 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (Q16) | Q16 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.57 (Q14) | Q9 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 54% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,300 (Q11,431) | Q7,750 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,264 (Q11,122) | Q4,369 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €169 (Q1,483) | Q815 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €877 (Q7,718) | Q5,199 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €550 (Q4,842) | Q2,769 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €108 (Q947) | Q717 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Q220) | Q223 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (Q3,520) | Q3,187 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (Q996) | Q781 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (Q116) | Q111 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Q134) | Q44 | + 204% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (Q814) | Q541 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Q306) | Q398 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (Q848) | Q878 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €144 (Q1,268) | Q742 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 91% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,226 (Q213,110) | Q133,879 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.28 (Q11) | Q8 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (Q391) | Q131 | + 198% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 31% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Q71) | Q55 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Q80) | Q147 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €118 (Q1,042) | Q277 | + 277% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.49 (Q48) | Q59 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.77 (Q24) | Q29 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (Q26) | Q39 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (Q16) | Q19 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.20 (Q19) | Q13 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Q189) | Q78 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 64% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €43 (Q377) | Q155 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Q200) | Q68 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €170 (Q1,494) | Q182 | + 723% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (Q606) | Q355 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Q86) | Q50 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.99 (Q35) | Q25 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.19 (Q37) | Q28 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €507 (Q4,456) | Q5,633 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (Q1.75) | Q0.60 | + 192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (Q438) | Q405 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Q58) | Q25 | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 962 prices entered by 148 different people.
Cost of living in Austria is 55% more expensive than in Guatemala
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