Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 24% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q81 (€9) | €14 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (€4.68) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (€2.26) | €3.34 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (€1.15) | €0.81 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (€1.54) | €2.29 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (€0.90) | €1.58 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q26 (€2.77) | €6 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q16 (€1.70) | €1.65 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (€1.11) | €1.11 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q12 (€1.30) | €0.87 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 (€10) | €7 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q14 (€1.51) | €1.62 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (€0.83) | €0.85 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,545 (€704) | €1,191 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,437 (€370) | €755 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q468 (€50) | €104 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,411 (€474) | €724 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,110 (€227) | €522 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q280 (€30) | €76 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q253 (€27) | €29 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,055 (€328) | €346 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q683 (€73) | €93 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q80 (€9) | €7 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q38 (€4.07) | €10 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 9% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q460 (€49) | €76 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q296 (€32) | €30 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q725 (€78) | €76 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q777 (€84) | €87 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 52% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q131,670 (€14,157) | €23,032 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (€0.67) | €1.22 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q129 (€14) | €43 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 7% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q44 (€4.77) | €5.66 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q124 (€13) | €6 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q250 (€27) | €58 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (€5.16) | €4.20 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q34 (€3.62) | €2.38 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q47 (€5.02) | €2.87 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (€1.76) | €1.38 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (€1.86) | €1.95 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q77 (€8) | €14 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 15% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q176 (€19) | €28 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (€9) | €16 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q196 (€21) | €43 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q460 (€49) | €40 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q61 (€7) | €9 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 (€3.60) | €2.57 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q35 (€3.79) | €3.87 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (€581) | €479 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (€0.14) | €0.22 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q353 (€38) | €48 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q27 (€2.85) | €4.95 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 32% cheaper than in Spain
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