Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 63% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Q149) | Q77 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Q77) | Q44 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.12 (Q39) | Q21 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (Q10) | Q11 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.26 (Q31) | Q14 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (Q21) | Q9 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Q56) | Q30 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.25 (Q21) | Q16 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.35 (Q13) | Q10 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.32 (Q12) | Q12 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Q72) | Q94 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.42 (Q23) | Q14 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (Q12) | Q8 | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 149% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,734 (Q16,273) | Q6,607 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,388 (Q13,024) | Q3,565 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €175 (Q1,639) | Q468 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,237 (Q11,603) | Q4,411 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €893 (Q8,374) | Q2,240 | + 274% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (Q1,066) | Q280 | + 280% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €38 (Q361) | Q253 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €448 (Q4,207) | Q3,164 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €181 (Q1,696) | Q683 | + 148% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Q77) | Q80 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Q141) | Q49 | + 191% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 33% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (Q724) | Q460 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (Q385) | Q302 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Q852) | Q828 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (Q1,130) | Q777 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 256% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 256% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,477 (Q257,795) | Q131,670 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.61 (Q15) | Q6 | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (Q861) | Q121 | + 614% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 6% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.33 (Q22) | Q44 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Q130) | Q124 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (Q324) | Q250 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.86 (Q27) | Q48 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.98 (Q37) | Q34 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.24 (Q40) | Q47 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.48 (Q14) | Q16 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.98 (Q19) | Q17 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (Q229) | Q77 | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 36% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Q379) | Q176 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (Q217) | Q83 | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (Q551) | Q196 | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (Q596) | Q460 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Q107) | Q61 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.42 (Q32) | Q34 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 (Q46) | Q35 | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €471 (Q4,418) | Q5,407 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (Q1.51) | Q1.28 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (Q341) | Q353 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (Q73) | Q27 | + 176% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 109% more expensive than in Guatemala
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