Cost of living in Guatemala compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q66 (£7) | £11 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q43 (£4.29) | £5.78 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q20 (£1.97) | £3.36 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (£1.25) | £0.88 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (£1.59) | £2.44 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (£0.81) | £2.09 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q28 (£2.76) | £4.07 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q16 (£1.55) | £1.86 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (£0.80) | £0.91 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (£1.13) | £1.68 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 (£9) | £8 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q15 (£1.45) | £1.93 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (£0.71) | £1.01 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,467 (£645) | £1,967 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,299 (£329) | £1,248 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q425 (£42) | £157 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,080 (£407) | £1,253 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,232 (£223) | £1,035 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q303 (£30) | £92 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q284 (£28) | £23 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q2,884 (£288) | £330 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q691 (£69) | £79 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q50 (£4.99) | £6 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q18 (£1.83) | £12 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q400 (£40) | £69 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q272 (£27) | £31 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q818 (£82) | £72 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q608 (£61) | £76 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 72% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q131,149 (£13,077) | £19,976 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q8 (£0.78) | £1.23 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q100 (£10) | £95 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 21% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q37 (£3.73) | £3.88 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q73 (£7) | £9 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q192 (£19) | £78 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (£4.79) | £3.36 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q32 (£3.20) | £1.58 | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q41 (£4.09) | £3.13 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (£1.63) | £1.85 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q14 (£1.38) | £1.45 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q73 (£7) | £12 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q114 (£11) | £29 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q81 (£8) | £20 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q214 (£21) | £106 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q321 (£32) | £56 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q45 (£4.46) | £9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (£2.94) | £3.10 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 (£2.15) | £4.66 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (£539) | £414 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (£0.13) | £0.12 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q391 (£39) | £39 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q29 (£2.94) | £11 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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