Cost of living in Portugal compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Portugal | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (Q86) | Q84 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Q64) | Q47 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.60 (Q30) | Q31 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (Q8) | Q14 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.98 (Q25) | Q18 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.02 (Q17) | Q11 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.99 (Q42) | Q40 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.91 (Q16) | Q21 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (Q13) | Q10 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (Q8) | Q11 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.42 (Q45) | Q82 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.06 (Q17) | Q17 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (Q8) | Q8 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 55% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Portugal | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,336 (Q11,129) | Q7,355 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €913 (Q7,607) | Q4,501 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (Q1,213) | Q535 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (Q7,494) | Q5,175 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €659 (Q5,490) | Q3,074 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €128 (Q1,064) | Q359 | + 196% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €31 (Q260) | Q211 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (Q2,912) | Q3,368 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (Q1,134) | Q910 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Q64) | Q89 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Q83) | Q34 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 11% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Portugal | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (Q684) | Q449 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (Q282) | Q429 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (Q610) | Q734 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €86 (Q720) | Q709 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 62% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Portugal | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,155 (Q226,199) | Q127,147 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (Q15) | Q9 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 (Q305) | Q177 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Portugal | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.65 (Q39) | Q36 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Q74) | Q141 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €68 (Q564) | Q299 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 (Q39) | Q41 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.85 (Q32) | Q39 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.07 (Q42) | Q55 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.58 (Q21) | Q19 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.12 (Q18) | Q13 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Q136) | Q88 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Portugal | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (Q249) | Q118 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Q127) | Q88 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €55 (Q459) | Q273 | + 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (Q377) | Q330 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Q73) | Q58 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.31 (Q28) | Q27 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.82 (Q15) | Q21 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (Q4,306) | Q5,899 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Q1.40) | Q2.11 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (Q306) | Q406 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.20 (Q43) | Q25 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portugal is 25% more expensive than in Guatemala
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