Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 52% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Q147) | Q85 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Q92) | Q48 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.94 (Q42) | Q29 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (Q10) | Q13 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.40 (Q38) | Q19 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.79 (Q24) | Q12 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Q53) | Q43 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.26 (Q19) | Q17 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (Q13) | Q10 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.38 (Q12) | Q11 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (Q52) | Q96 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.87 (Q25) | Q17 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (Q12) | Q7 | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 168% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,297 (Q19,603) | Q7,202 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,889 (Q16,122) | Q3,994 | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €309 (Q2,637) | Q469 | + 463% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,566 (Q13,365) | Q5,319 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,334 (Q11,386) | Q2,839 | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €216 (Q1,841) | Q402 | + 358% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €42 (Q358) | Q204 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (Q2,756) | Q3,194 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €207 (Q1,769) | Q728 | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Q79) | Q113 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €22 (Q187) | Q26 | + 629% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 12% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (Q653) | Q392 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Q292) | Q335 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (Q758) | Q737 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €118 (Q1,007) | Q519 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 91% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,592 (Q243,964) | Q154,051 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.10 (Q18) | Q10 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €84 (Q715) | Q326 | + 119% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 6% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.57 (Q30) | Q54 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (Q102) | Q200 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (Q399) | Q284 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.03 (Q43) | Q41 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.40 (Q46) | Q36 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.01 (Q26) | Q40 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.16 (Q18) | Q19 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.25 (Q28) | Q17 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (Q197) | Q89 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 54% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Netherlands | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 (Q454) | Q157 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Q204) | Q85 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €255 (Q2,174) | Q278 | + 682% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (Q591) | Q337 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Q106) | Q58 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.29 (Q28) | Q30 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.08 (Q43) | Q17 | + 159% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €633 (Q5,401) | Q4,498 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (Q0.71) | Q1.22 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (Q323) | Q381 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Q61) | Q32 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 84% more expensive than in Guatemala
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