Cost of living in Italy compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 44% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Italy | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Q150) | Q84 | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Q78) | Q46 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.99 (Q42) | Q29 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.31 (Q11) | Q13 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.65 (Q31) | Q18 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.74 (Q23) | Q12 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Q60) | Q45 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (Q19) | Q17 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.69 (Q14) | Q10 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (Q12) | Q11 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Q66) | Q94 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.92 (Q16) | Q17 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.28 (Q11) | Q8 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 50% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Italy | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,243 (Q10,489) | Q7,152 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €938 (Q7,913) | Q3,828 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (Q1,354) | Q473 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €854 (Q7,201) | Q4,957 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €664 (Q5,603) | Q2,623 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €122 (Q1,033) | Q327 | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Q207) | Q228 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €329 (Q2,773) | Q3,117 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (Q1,146) | Q796 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (Q46) | Q85 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Q85) | Q26 | + 230% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 22% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Italy | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (Q594) | Q395 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (Q309) | Q278 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (Q700) | Q719 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (Q883) | Q523 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 16% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Italy | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,513 (Q215,232) | Q143,555 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (Q15) | Q12 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (Q293) | Q298 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Italy | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €11 (Q96) | Q38 | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (Q114) | Q192 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (Q611) | Q276 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (Q46) | Q38 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (Q27) | Q36 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (Q24) | Q39 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.79 (Q15) | Q20 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (Q17) | Q17 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Q161) | Q83 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 50% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Italy | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Q341) | Q139 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Q145) | Q88 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (Q627) | Q289 | + 117% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (Q613) | Q318 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Q69) | Q57 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.90 (Q16) | Q29 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.50 (Q46) | Q17 | + 174% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €547 (Q4,618) | Q4,510 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.28 (Q2.35) | Q1.57 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (Q403) | Q361 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.58 (Q47) | Q30 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Italy is 35% more expensive than in Guatemala
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