Cost of living in Austria compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austria is 48% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Q115) | Q86 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Q80) | Q47 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (Q52) | Q28 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (Q13) | Q13 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.13 (Q43) | Q18 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.22 (Q27) | Q11 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Q57) | Q44 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.03 (Q17) | Q18 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.16 (Q18) | Q10 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.27 (Q11) | Q11 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Q53) | Q90 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.63 (Q22) | Q17 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.81 (Q15) | Q8 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Austria is 95% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,883 (Q15,767) | Q6,727 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,070 (Q8,963) | Q4,051 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €509 (Q4,259) | Q536 | + 695% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €917 (Q7,680) | Q5,172 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €696 (Q5,829) | Q2,995 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (Q757) | Q389 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (Q183) | Q239 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 (Q2,961) | Q3,465 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (Q1,039) | Q755 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (Q105) | Q113 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Q130) | Q28 | + 368% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Austria is 34% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €99 (Q826) | Q423 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €44 (Q365) | Q310 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (Q653) | Q714 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (Q932) | Q564 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Austria is 30% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,873 (Q216,679) | Q143,555 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (Q14) | Q12 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €47 (Q392) | Q299 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Austria is 8% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (Q48) | Q51 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Q58) | Q184 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €145 (Q1,211) | Q287 | + 322% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.00 (Q42) | Q35 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (Q26) | Q36 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.46 (Q29) | Q48 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.28 (Q19) | Q22 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.07 (Q17) | Q17 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Q169) | Q80 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Austria is 25% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Austria | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Q338) | Q115 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Q195) | Q87 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (Q419) | Q289 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (Q498) | Q330 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Q80) | Q60 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.58 (Q38) | Q29 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.90 (Q33) | Q19 | + 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €544 (Q4,553) | Q4,176 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (Q0.55) | Q1.29 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (Q255) | Q352 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Q50) | Q27 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
8.375
GTQ
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Austria is 48% more expensive than in Guatemala
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