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Cost of Living & Prices:
Guatemala vs. United States

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Grocery

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Guatemala vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.98 times less for grocery shopping in Guatemala than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.86 EUR (3.14 USD) in Guatemala and 5.33 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Guatemala.

2.86 EUR
5.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.11 EUR (1.21 USD) in Guatemala and 2.18 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Guatemala.

1.11 EUR
2.18 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.38 EUR (9.18 USD) in Guatemala and 19.15 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Guatemala.

8.38 EUR
19.15 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.67 EUR (8.4 USD) in Guatemala and 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Guatemala.

7.67 EUR
16.42 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.82 EUR (6.38 USD) in Guatemala and 15.89 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Guatemala.

5.82 EUR
15.89 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.3 EUR (3.62 USD) in Guatemala and 14.6 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Guatemala.

3.30 EUR
14.60 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.25 EUR (1.37 USD) in Guatemala and 2.93 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Guatemala.

1.25 EUR
2.93 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.79 EUR (1.96 USD) for 12 eggs in Guatemala and 4.32 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.6% lower in Guatemala.

1.79 EUR
4.32 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.95 EUR (2.14 USD) in Guatemala and 3.59 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Guatemala.

1.95 EUR
3.59 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 19.17 EUR (21.01 USD) in Guatemala and 22.8 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Guatemala.

19.17 EUR
22.80 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.7 EUR (0.76 USD) in Guatemala and 2.59 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73% lower in Guatemala.

0.70 EUR
2.59 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.72 EUR (1.88 USD) in Guatemala and 3.9 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Guatemala.

1.72 EUR
3.90 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.93 EUR (5.41 USD) in Guatemala and 15.25 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Guatemala.

4.93 EUR
15.25 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.53 EUR (1.68 USD) in Guatemala and 1.14 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in the United States.

1.53 EUR
1.14 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.36 EUR (1.49 USD) in Guatemala and 3.56 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Guatemala.

1.36 EUR
3.56 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.31 EUR (2.54 USD) in Guatemala and 4.86 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Guatemala.

2.31 EUR
4.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.36 EUR (1.49 USD) in Guatemala and 3.89 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Guatemala.

1.36 EUR
3.89 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.34 EUR (1.46 USD) in Guatemala and 7.5 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Guatemala.

1.34 EUR
7.50 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 13.09 EUR (14.35 USD) in Guatemala and 8.19 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in the United States.

13.09 EUR
8.19 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.33 EUR (1.46 USD) in Guatemala and 5.7 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Guatemala.

1.33 EUR
5.70 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.94 EUR (1.03 USD) in Guatemala and 2.28 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.8% lower in Guatemala.

0.94 EUR
2.28 EUR

Restaurant

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Guatemala vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.15 times less for meals in restaurants in Guatemala than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.2 EUR (2.41 USD) in Guatemala and 4.76 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Guatemala.

2.20 EUR
4.76 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.89 EUR (0.98 USD) in Guatemala and 2.55 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Guatemala.

0.89 EUR
2.55 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.07 EUR (2.27 USD) in Guatemala and 7.3 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Guatemala.

2.07 EUR
7.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.96 EUR (3.24 USD) in Guatemala and 9.12 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.5% lower in Guatemala.

2.96 EUR
9.12 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.32 EUR (5.83 USD) in Guatemala and 10.95 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Guatemala.

5.32 EUR
10.95 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 29.56 EUR (32.39 USD) in Guatemala and 91.24 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Guatemala.

29.56 EUR
91.24 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.14 EUR (4.53 USD) in Guatemala and 22.81 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Guatemala.

4.14 EUR
22.81 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.68 EUR (0.75 USD) in Guatemala and 2.01 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Guatemala.

0.68 EUR
2.01 EUR

Fuel

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Guatemala vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.04 times more for fuel in Guatemala than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.82 EUR (0.9 USD) in Guatemala and 0.86 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Guatemala.

0.82 EUR
0.86 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.94 EUR (1.03 USD) in Guatemala and 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in the United States.

0.94 EUR
0.84 EUR

Transportation

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Guatemala vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.9 times less for transportation in Guatemala than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 8.1 EUR (8.88 USD) in Guatemala and 117.7 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in Guatemala.

8.10 EUR
117.70 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.53 EUR (0.58 USD) in Guatemala and 2.51 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Guatemala.

0.53 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 9.46 EUR (10.37 USD) in Guatemala and 27.37 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Guatemala.

9.46 EUR
27.37 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.59 EUR (0.65 USD) in Guatemala and 1.7 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Guatemala.

0.59 EUR
1.70 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.55 EUR (3.89 USD) in Guatemala and 4.11 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Guatemala.

3.55 EUR
4.11 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Guatemala vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 5.91 EUR (6.48 USD) in Guatemala and 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Guatemala.

5.91 EUR
16.42 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 43.57 EUR (47.75 USD) in Guatemala and 89.66 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Guatemala.

43.57 EUR
89.66 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.01 EUR (19.74 USD) in Guatemala and 34.67 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.1% lower in Guatemala.

18.01 EUR
34.67 EUR

Flats for rent

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Guatemala vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.09 times less for renting an apartment in Guatemala than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 464.67 EUR (509.27 USD) in Guatemala and 3468 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Guatemala.

464.67 EUR
3 468 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 336.59 EUR (368.89 USD) in Guatemala and 2172 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Guatemala.

336.59 EUR
2 172 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 882.51 EUR (967.2 USD) in Guatemala and 6473 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Guatemala.

882.51 EUR
6 473 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 554.13 EUR (607.31 USD) in Guatemala and 3748 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Guatemala.

554.13 EUR
3 748 EUR

Flats for sale

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Guatemala vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.62 times less for buying an apartment in Guatemala than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1346 EUR (1475.22 USD) in Guatemala and 13028 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Guatemala.

1 346 EUR
13 028 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 886.89 EUR (972.01 USD) in Guatemala and 8463 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Guatemala.

886.89 EUR
8 463 EUR

Salary

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Guatemala vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Guatemala is 11.77 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 464.83 EUR (509.44 USD) in Guatemala and 5472 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 91.5% lower in Guatemala.

464.83 EUR
5 472 EUR

Hotels

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Guatemala vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

30.8 EUR
94.7 EUR

Two stars

74.4 EUR
133 EUR

Three stars

140 EUR
178 EUR

Four stars

204 EUR
230 EUR

Five stars

-
548 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Guatemala: 10 cities, 144 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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