Cost of living in Guatemala
compared to
These numbers reflect the average prices of 3 cities in Guatemala, such as
Antigua Guatemala,
Guatemala City,
Quetzaltenango,
and more. To view the cost of living in a specific city in Guatemala, search for a city above.
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.22
GTQ40.52
|
$3.21
-
$9.62
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.77
GTQ44.79
|
$4.92
-
$7.05
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.04
GTQ8.09
|
$0.65
-
$2.18
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.75
GTQ5.78
|
$0.51
-
$1.28
|
Guatemala - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.81
GTQ14.03
|
$1.13
-
$3.85
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
GTQ19.53
|
$1.02
-
$5.77
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.12
GTQ47.48
|
$4.01
-
$7.77
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.93
GTQ14.99
|
$1.23
-
$2.56
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.75
GTQ21.33
|
$1.26
-
$3.97
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.43
GTQ11.14
|
$0.99
-
$2.14
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.50
GTQ3.89
|
$0.21
-
$1.67
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.05
GTQ8.13
|
$0.35
-
$5.06
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.68
GTQ5.26
|
$0.41
-
$1.05
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.71
GTQ5.55
|
$0.32
-
$1.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.62
GTQ4.85
|
$0.43
-
$1.05
|
Guatemala - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.76
GTQ29.16
|
$3.18
-
$5.39
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$14.82
GTQ115.08
|
$5.13
-
$12.82
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$17,182.24
GTQ133,383.97
|
$15,387.08
-
$20,516.11
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.66
GTQ67.19
|
$6.28
-
$16.24
|
Guatemala - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$48.06
GTQ373.05
|
$36.25
-
$94.03
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$396.59
GTQ3,078.70
|
$308.46
-
$533.91
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$390.71
GTQ3,033.07
|
$320.56
-
$492.34
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$53.38
GTQ414.35
|
$33.09
-
$98.05
|
Guatemala - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$172.19
GTQ1,336.68
|
$76.94
-
$367.58
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,273.28
GTQ40,935.94
|
$2,769.67
-
$15,008.18
|
Guatemala - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.15
GTQ16.68
|
$1.28
-
$6.58
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.32
GTQ17.98
|
$1.92
-
$4.27
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.36
GTQ26.05
|
$2.74
-
$4.23
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$41.57
GTQ322.72
|
$26.61
-
$57.70
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.84
GTQ53.09
|
$5.13
-
$8.76
|
Guatemala - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$43.92
GTQ340.91
|
$25.65
-
$76.94
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$47.75
GTQ370.72
|
$25.44
-
$115.40
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$98.16
GTQ762.04
|
$59.44
-
$153.87
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$95.99
GTQ745.20
|
$59.84
-
$153.87
|
Guatemala - Cost of clothing
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