Cost of living in Guatemala City, Guatemala

Summary of cost of living in Guatemala City

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: Q21,893
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: Q10,690
  • Cost of living in Guatemala City is more expensive than in 56% of cities in Latin America (16 out of 34)
  • Cost of living in Guatemala City is cheaper than in 79% of cities in the World (166 out of 210)
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List of prices in Guatemala City
Current as of Oct 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Q83
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Q47
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Q28
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Q14
12 eggs, large Q19
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Q11
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Q41
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Q24
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Q9
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Q11
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Q80
2 liters of coca-cola Q17
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Q8
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Q8,180
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Q5,631
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Q590
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Q5,628
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Q3,113
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Q407
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Q196
40” flat screen tv Q3,192
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Q765
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Q92
Hourly rate for cleaning help Q30
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Q479
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Q341
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Q741
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Q666
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Q170,947
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Q9
Monthly ticket public transport Q233
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Q88
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Q35
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Q187
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Q264
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Q50
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Q38
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Q50
4 rolls of toilet paper Q18
Tube of toothpaste Q13
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Q85
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Q139
2 tickets to the movies Q87
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Q220
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Q330
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Q55
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Q28
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Q20
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Q5,283
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Q1.55
1 month of gym membership in business district Q440
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Q24
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 488 prices entered by 50 different people.
Latest price update: October 01, 2023

Guatemala position in our World Ranking

the world
166th
out of 210
latin america
16th
out of 34

Cheapest and most expensive products in Guatemala compared to other cities:

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2nd
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4th

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