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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 1.98 times less for grocery shopping in Guatemala than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.78 EUR (3.14 USD) in Guatemala and 5.17 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.2% lower in Guatemala.

2.78 EUR
5.17 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.07 EUR (1.21 USD) in Guatemala and 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.3% lower in Guatemala.

1.07 EUR
2.11 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.14 EUR (9.2 USD) in Guatemala and 18.57 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Guatemala.

8.14 EUR
18.57 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.45 EUR (8.42 USD) in Guatemala and 15.93 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Guatemala.

7.45 EUR
15.93 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.65 EUR (6.39 USD) in Guatemala and 15.41 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Guatemala.

5.65 EUR
15.41 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.21 EUR (3.63 USD) in Guatemala and 14.16 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Guatemala.

3.21 EUR
14.16 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.22 EUR (1.37 USD) in Guatemala and 2.84 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57% lower in Guatemala.

1.22 EUR
2.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.74 EUR (1.96 USD) for 12 eggs in Guatemala and 4.19 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Guatemala.

1.74 EUR
4.19 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.89 EUR (2.14 USD) in Guatemala and 3.48 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Guatemala.

1.89 EUR
3.48 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 18.59 EUR (21.01 USD) in Guatemala and 22.11 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Guatemala.

18.59 EUR
22.11 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.68 EUR (0.76 USD) in Guatemala and 2.51 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Guatemala.

0.68 EUR
2.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.67 EUR (1.89 USD) in Guatemala and 3.78 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Guatemala.

1.67 EUR
3.78 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.79 EUR (5.42 USD) in Guatemala and 14.78 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Guatemala.

4.79 EUR
14.78 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.49 EUR (1.68 USD) in Guatemala and 1.11 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in the United States.

1.49 EUR
1.11 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.32 EUR (1.5 USD) in Guatemala and 3.45 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in Guatemala.

1.32 EUR
3.45 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.25 EUR (2.54 USD) in Guatemala and 4.72 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.3% lower in Guatemala.

2.25 EUR
4.72 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.32 EUR (1.49 USD) in Guatemala and 3.77 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Guatemala.

1.32 EUR
3.77 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.3 EUR (1.47 USD) in Guatemala and 7.27 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Guatemala.

1.30 EUR
7.27 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.7 EUR (14.35 USD) in Guatemala and 7.95 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in the United States.

12.70 EUR
7.95 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.29 EUR (1.46 USD) in Guatemala and 5.53 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Guatemala.

1.29 EUR
5.53 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.92 EUR (1.03 USD) in Guatemala and 2.21 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Guatemala.

0.92 EUR
2.21 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 2.14 EUR (2.42 USD) in Guatemala and 4.62 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Guatemala.

2.14 EUR
4.62 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.87 EUR (0.98 USD) in Guatemala and 2.48 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.9% lower in Guatemala.

0.87 EUR
2.48 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.01 EUR (2.27 USD) in Guatemala and 7.08 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Guatemala.

2.01 EUR
7.08 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.87 EUR (3.25 USD) in Guatemala and 8.85 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Guatemala.

2.87 EUR
8.85 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.17 EUR (5.84 USD) in Guatemala and 10.62 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Guatemala.

5.17 EUR
10.62 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 28.71 EUR (32.45 USD) in Guatemala and 88.48 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Guatemala.

28.71 EUR
88.48 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.02 EUR (4.54 USD) in Guatemala and 22.12 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Guatemala.

4.02 EUR
22.12 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.66 EUR (0.75 USD) in Guatemala and 1.95 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Guatemala.

0.66 EUR
1.95 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 0.8 EUR (0.9 USD) in Guatemala and 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Guatemala.

0.80 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Guatemala and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11% lower in the United States.

0.91 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Guatemala vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.89 times less for transportation in Guatemala than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 7.87 EUR (8.89 USD) in Guatemala and 114.13 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in Guatemala.

7.87 EUR
114.13 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.52 EUR (0.58 USD) in Guatemala and 2.43 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Guatemala.

0.52 EUR
2.43 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 9.19 EUR (10.38 USD) in Guatemala and 26.54 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.4% lower in Guatemala.

9.19 EUR
26.54 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.57 EUR (0.65 USD) in Guatemala and 1.65 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Guatemala.

0.57 EUR
1.65 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.45 EUR (3.89 USD) in Guatemala and 3.98 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.3% lower in Guatemala.

3.45 EUR
3.98 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 5.74 EUR (6.49 USD) in Guatemala and 15.93 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Guatemala.

5.74 EUR
15.93 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 42.32 EUR (47.84 USD) in Guatemala and 86.94 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.3% lower in Guatemala.

42.32 EUR
86.94 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.49 EUR (19.77 USD) in Guatemala and 33.62 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48% lower in Guatemala.

17.49 EUR
33.62 EUR

Flats for rent

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Guatemala vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.07 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 451.4 EUR (510.2 USD) in Guatemala and 3362 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Guatemala.

451.40 EUR
3 362 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 326.97 EUR (369.57 USD) in Guatemala and 2106 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Guatemala.

326.97 EUR
2 106 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 857.3 EUR (968.98 USD) in Guatemala and 6277 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Guatemala.

857.30 EUR
6 277 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 538.3 EUR (608.42 USD) in Guatemala and 3634 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Guatemala.

538.30 EUR
3 634 EUR

Flats for sale

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Guatemala vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 9.6 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 1308 EUR (1477.92 USD) in Guatemala and 12632 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Guatemala.

1 308 EUR
12 632 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 861.56 EUR (973.79 USD) in Guatemala and 8206 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Guatemala.

861.56 EUR
8 206 EUR

Salary

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Guatemala vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Guatemala is 11.75 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 451.55 EUR (510.37 USD) in Guatemala and 5306 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 91.5% lower in Guatemala.

451.55 EUR
5 306 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

29.9 EUR
91.8 EUR

Two stars

72.2 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

136 EUR
173 EUR

Four stars

198 EUR
223 EUR

Five stars

-
532 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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