Cost of living in Guatemala compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Guatemala | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q85 (£9) | £13 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q48 (£5.00) | £6 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q29 (£3.05) | £3.51 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (£1.38) | £0.93 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 (£1.96) | £2.98 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q12 (£1.24) | £2.09 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q43 (£4.51) | £4.21 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (£1.83) | £2.06 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (£1.03) | £0.79 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (£1.13) | £1.75 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q96 (£10) | £8 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (£1.75) | £2.05 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (£0.71) | £0.92 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 57% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Guatemala | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,202 (£754) | £2,078 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,994 (£418) | £1,516 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q469 (£49) | £190 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,319 (£557) | £1,220 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,839 (£297) | £1,039 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q402 (£42) | £126 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q204 (£21) | £25 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,194 (£334) | £278 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q728 (£76) | £85 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q113 (£12) | £6 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (£2.68) | £13 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 6% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Guatemala | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q392 (£41) | £66 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q335 (£35) | £32 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q737 (£77) | £74 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q519 (£54) | £72 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Guatemala | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q154,051 (£16,124) | £23,492 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (£1.02) | £1.71 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q326 (£34) | £97 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 12% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Guatemala | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q54 (£5.65) | £3.65 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q200 (£21) | £10 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q284 (£30) | £81 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q41 (£4.31) | £2.65 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (£3.79) | £1.71 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (£4.15) | £3.56 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (£1.98) | £2.10 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (£1.80) | £1.56 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q89 (£9) | £15 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 34% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Guatemala | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (£16) | £34 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q85 (£9) | £21 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q278 (£29) | £115 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q337 (£35) | £61 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q58 (£6) | £9 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q30 (£3.18) | £3.23 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q17 (£1.75) | £5.15 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q4,498 (£471) | £473 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.22 (£0.13) | £0.13 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q381 (£40) | £38 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q32 (£3.40) | £13 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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