Cost of living in India compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 44% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| India | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨363 (Q34) | Q84 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨333 (Q32) | Q46 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨164 (Q16) | Q29 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨56 (Q5.36) | Q13 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨88 (Q8) | Q18 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (Q3.95) | Q12 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨229 (Q22) | Q45 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨160 (Q15) | Q17 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (Q2.93) | Q10 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨159 (Q15) | Q11 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨768 (Q73) | Q94 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨91 (Q9) | Q17 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨38 (Q3.64) | Q8 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in India is 41% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| India | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,844 (Q4,351) | Q7,152 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨27,190 (Q2,580) | Q3,828 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,211 (Q495) | Q473 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,540 (Q2,234) | Q4,957 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,087 (Q1,337) | Q2,623 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,660 (Q537) | Q327 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨687 (Q65) | Q228 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,449 (Q2,795) | Q3,117 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,028 (Q1,142) | Q796 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨538 (Q51) | Q85 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨558 (Q53) | Q26 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in India is 28% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| India | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,513 (Q239) | Q395 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,474 (Q235) | Q278 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,990 (Q379) | Q719 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,935 (Q279) | Q523 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in India is 38% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| India | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,317,940 (Q125,079) | Q143,555 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (Q10) | Q12 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,126 (Q107) | Q298 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 57% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| India | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨135 (Q13) | Q38 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨244 (Q23) | Q192 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,243 (Q118) | Q276 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨408 (Q39) | Q38 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨211 (Q20) | Q36 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨261 (Q25) | Q39 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨174 (Q17) | Q20 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨90 (Q9) | Q17 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨289 (Q27) | Q83 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 39% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| India | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,476 (Q140) | Q139 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨635 (Q60) | Q88 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,539 (Q146) | Q289 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,709 (Q162) | Q318 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨688 (Q65) | Q57 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨199 (Q19) | Q29 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (Q17) | Q17 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,352 (Q4,494) | Q4,510 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.09 (Q0.10) | Q1.57 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,667 (Q158) | Q361 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨265 (Q25) | Q30 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in India is 42% cheaper than in Guatemala
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