Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Spain
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Guatemala | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q96 (€12) | €16 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q48 (€6) | €8 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q26 (€3.34) | €3.55 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (€1.66) | €0.88 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 (€2.50) | €2.59 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q11 (€1.46) | €1.83 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q36 (€4.70) | €6 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (€2.50) | €1.87 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (€1.46) | €1.18 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (€1.46) | €0.95 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q119 (€15) | €7 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q16 (€2.03) | €1.84 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q9 (€1.12) | €0.90 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 15% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Guatemala | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q8,124 (€1,051) | €1,169 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,096 (€530) | €772 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q504 (€65) | €123 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,319 (€688) | €737 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,665 (€345) | €553 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q402 (€52) | €85 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q237 (€31) | €30 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,320 (€430) | €366 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q660 (€85) | €103 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q116 (€15) | €7 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q32 (€4.09) | €11 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Guatemala | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q431 (€56) | €77 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q311 (€40) | €32 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q712 (€92) | €84 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q484 (€63) | €92 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 11% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Guatemala | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q165,254 (€21,387) | €25,069 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (€1.31) | €1.81 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q430 (€56) | €38 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 48% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Guatemala | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q37 (€4.85) | €6 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q227 (€29) | €5.56 | + 428% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q212 (€27) | €61 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q41 (€5.33) | €4.53 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q39 (€4.98) | €2.41 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q33 (€4.28) | €2.64 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (€2.52) | €1.58 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (€2.20) | €1.76 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q86 (€11) | €18 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 22% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Guatemala | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q132 (€17) | €32 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q78 (€10) | €16 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q278 (€36) | €52 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q315 (€41) | €45 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q51 (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q31 (€4.01) | €2.83 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 (€2.35) | €4.12 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q2,756 (€357) | €472 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.22 (€0.16) | €0.20 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q386 (€50) | €47 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q26 (€3.38) | €5.04 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 8,383 prices entered by 1,146 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is about the same as in Spain
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