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Cost of Living & Prices:
Guatemala vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Guatemala vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.86 times less for grocery shopping in Guatemala than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.13 EUR (3.64 USD) in Guatemala and 6.36 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.8% lower in Guatemala.

3.13 EUR
6.36 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.43 EUR (1.66 USD) in Guatemala and 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Guatemala.

1.43 EUR
2.16 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.37 EUR (9.75 USD) in Guatemala and 17.12 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Guatemala.

8.37 EUR
17.12 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.72 EUR (7.83 USD) in Guatemala and 15.45 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Guatemala.

6.72 EUR
15.45 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.88 EUR (8.01 USD) in Guatemala and 13.8 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.1% lower in Guatemala.

6.88 EUR
13.80 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.36 EUR (3.91 USD) in Guatemala and 16.31 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Guatemala.

3.36 EUR
16.31 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.66 EUR (1.93 USD) in Guatemala and 2.87 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.2% lower in Guatemala.

1.66 EUR
2.87 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.99 EUR (2.32 USD) for 12 eggs in Guatemala and 6.17 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Guatemala.

1.99 EUR
6.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.42 EUR (2.81 USD) in Guatemala and 3.27 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26% lower in Guatemala.

2.42 EUR
3.27 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 18.03 EUR (21.01 USD) in Guatemala and 21.45 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Guatemala.

18.03 EUR
21.45 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.66 EUR (0.77 USD) in Guatemala and 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Guatemala.

0.66 EUR
2.52 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.3 EUR (2.67 USD) in Guatemala and 4.3 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Guatemala.

2.30 EUR
4.30 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.4 EUR (7.46 USD) in Guatemala and 14.73 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Guatemala.

6.40 EUR
14.73 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.7 EUR (1.98 USD) in Guatemala and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20% lower in the United States.

1.70 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.56 EUR (1.82 USD) in Guatemala and 3.44 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Guatemala.

1.56 EUR
3.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.79 EUR (3.25 USD) in Guatemala and 4.91 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.2% lower in Guatemala.

2.79 EUR
4.91 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.32 EUR (1.54 USD) in Guatemala and 3.21 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.9% lower in Guatemala.

1.32 EUR
3.21 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.54 EUR (1.79 USD) in Guatemala and 7.1 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Guatemala.

1.54 EUR
7.10 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.32 EUR (14.35 USD) in Guatemala and 7.71 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in the United States.

12.32 EUR
7.71 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.27 EUR (1.48 USD) in Guatemala and 5.47 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Guatemala.

1.27 EUR
5.47 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.97 EUR (1.12 USD) in Guatemala and 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Guatemala.

0.97 EUR
2.14 EUR

Restaurant

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Guatemala vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.73 times less for meals in restaurants in Guatemala than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.96 EUR (3.45 USD) in Guatemala and 5.03 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Guatemala.

2.96 EUR
5.03 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Guatemala and 2.83 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Guatemala.

1.15 EUR
2.83 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.8 EUR (3.26 USD) in Guatemala and 6.87 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Guatemala.

2.80 EUR
6.87 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.48 EUR (5.22 USD) in Guatemala and 10.3 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Guatemala.

4.48 EUR
10.30 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.6 EUR (6.52 USD) in Guatemala and 10.3 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.6% lower in Guatemala.

5.60 EUR
10.30 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 43.11 EUR (50.23 USD) in Guatemala and 120.17 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Guatemala.

43.11 EUR
120.17 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 5.04 EUR (5.87 USD) in Guatemala and 22.32 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Guatemala.

5.04 EUR
22.32 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.88 EUR (1.02 USD) in Guatemala and 2.19 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Guatemala.

0.88 EUR
2.19 EUR

Fuel

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Guatemala vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.07 times more for fuel in Guatemala than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.96 USD) in Guatemala and 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Guatemala.

0.83 EUR
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Guatemala and 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in the United States.

0.94 EUR
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Guatemala vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.37 times less for transportation in Guatemala than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 11.2 EUR (13.05 USD) in Guatemala and 113.3 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Guatemala.

11.20 EUR
113.30 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.9 EUR (1.04 USD) in Guatemala and 2.49 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Guatemala.

0.90 EUR
2.49 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 8.68 EUR (10.11 USD) in Guatemala and 36.05 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Guatemala.

8.68 EUR
36.05 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.95 EUR (1.11 USD) in Guatemala and 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Guatemala.

0.95 EUR
1.86 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.08 EUR (3.59 USD) in Guatemala and 4.28 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in Guatemala.

3.08 EUR
4.28 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 5.6 EUR (6.52 USD) in Guatemala and 17.17 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Guatemala.

5.60 EUR
17.17 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 38.02 EUR (44.3 USD) in Guatemala and 135.42 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Guatemala.

38.02 EUR
135.42 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.91 EUR (25.53 USD) in Guatemala and 55.79 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Guatemala.

21.91 EUR
55.79 EUR

Flats for rent

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Guatemala vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.43 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 578.49 EUR (673.98 USD) in Guatemala and 3483 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Guatemala.

578.49 EUR
3 483 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 374.58 EUR (436.4 USD) in Guatemala and 2183 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Guatemala.

374.58 EUR
2 183 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 1151 EUR (1341.46 USD) in Guatemala and 7057 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Guatemala.

1 151 EUR
7 057 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 573.65 EUR (668.34 USD) in Guatemala and 4486 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Guatemala.

573.65 EUR
4 486 EUR

Flats for sale

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Guatemala vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.93 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 1266 EUR (1475.53 USD) in Guatemala and 14896 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Guatemala.

1 266 EUR
14 896 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 859.19 EUR (1001 USD) in Guatemala and 10451 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Guatemala.

859.19 EUR
10 451 EUR

Salary

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Guatemala vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Guatemala is 9.73 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 453.93 EUR (528.85 USD) in Guatemala and 4416 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 89.7% lower in Guatemala.

453.93 EUR
4 416 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

29 EUR
89 EUR

Two stars

70 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

131 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

192 EUR
217 EUR

Five stars

-
516 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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