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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Guatemala

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Grocery

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.27 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 3.09 EUR (3.65 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Guatemala.

6.27 EUR
3.09 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.13 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.41 EUR (1.67 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 33.8% lower in Guatemala.

2.13 EUR
1.41 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.87 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 8.27 EUR (9.77 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 51% lower in Guatemala.

16.87 EUR
8.27 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.23 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.64 EUR (7.85 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Guatemala.

15.23 EUR
6.64 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.61 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 6.8 EUR (8.03 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 50% lower in Guatemala.

13.61 EUR
6.80 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.08 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 3.32 EUR (3.92 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Guatemala.

16.08 EUR
3.32 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.83 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.64 EUR (1.93 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 42% lower in Guatemala.

2.83 EUR
1.64 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.08 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.97 EUR (2.33 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Guatemala.

6.08 EUR
1.97 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.22 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.39 EUR (2.82 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 25.8% lower in Guatemala.

3.22 EUR
2.39 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.15 EUR (24.99 USD) in the United States and 17.78 EUR (21.01 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Guatemala.

21.15 EUR
17.78 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.49 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.65 EUR (0.77 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Guatemala.

2.49 EUR
0.65 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.24 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 2.27 EUR (2.68 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Guatemala.

4.24 EUR
2.27 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.52 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 6.32 EUR (7.47 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 56.5% lower in Guatemala.

14.52 EUR
6.32 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.68 EUR (1.99 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in the United States.

1.35 EUR
1.68 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.39 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.54 EUR (1.83 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Guatemala.

3.39 EUR
1.54 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.84 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.76 EUR (3.26 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 43% lower in Guatemala.

4.84 EUR
2.76 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.16 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.31 EUR (1.54 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Guatemala.

3.16 EUR
1.31 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.52 EUR (1.79 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Guatemala.

7.00 EUR
1.52 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.6 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 12.14 EUR (14.35 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 37.4% lower in the United States.

7.60 EUR
12.14 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.39 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.25 EUR (1.48 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Guatemala.

5.39 EUR
1.25 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.11 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.13 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 55% lower in Guatemala.

2.11 EUR
0.95 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Guatemala - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.72 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Guatemala.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.96 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.93 EUR (3.46 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 40.9% lower in Guatemala.

4.96 EUR
2.93 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.79 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.34 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Guatemala.

2.79 EUR
1.13 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.77 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.77 EUR (3.27 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Guatemala.

6.77 EUR
2.77 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.15 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.43 EUR (5.23 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Guatemala.

10.15 EUR
4.43 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.15 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.53 EUR (6.54 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Guatemala.

10.15 EUR
5.53 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 118.47 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 42.6 EUR (50.34 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 64% lower in Guatemala.

118.47 EUR
42.60 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 4.98 EUR (5.88 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Guatemala.

22.00 EUR
4.98 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.16 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (1.02 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 59.7% lower in Guatemala.

2.16 EUR
0.87 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.81 EUR (0.96 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 2.4% lower in Guatemala.

0.83 EUR
0.81 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1.1 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
0.93 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Guatemala - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.35 times more for transportation in the United States than in Guatemala.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 111.7 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 11.06 EUR (13.08 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Guatemala.

111.70 EUR
11.06 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.45 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (1.05 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Guatemala.

2.45 EUR
0.89 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.54 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 8.58 EUR (10.13 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Guatemala.

35.54 EUR
8.58 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.84 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.94 EUR (1.11 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Guatemala.

1.84 EUR
0.94 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.22 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 3.04 EUR (3.6 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 28% lower in Guatemala.

4.22 EUR
3.04 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.92 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 5.53 EUR (6.54 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in Guatemala.

16.92 EUR
5.53 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 133.5 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 37.57 EUR (44.4 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Guatemala.

133.50 EUR
37.57 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 21.65 EUR (25.59 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Guatemala.

55.00 EUR
21.65 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Guatemala - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.41 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Guatemala.

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 3434 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 571.64 EUR (675.54 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Guatemala.

3 434 EUR
571.64 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 2152 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 370.14 EUR (437.41 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Guatemala.

2 152 EUR
370.14 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 6957 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1138 EUR (1344.56 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Guatemala.

6 957 EUR
1 138 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 4423 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 566.86 EUR (669.89 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Guatemala.

4 423 EUR
566.86 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Guatemala - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.9 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Guatemala.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14686 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 1251 EUR (1478.95 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Guatemala.

14 686 EUR
1 251 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 10303 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 849.01 EUR (1003.32 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Guatemala.

10 303 EUR
849.01 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Guatemala - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 9.71 times higher than in Guatemala.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4354 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 448.55 EUR (530.08 USD) in Guatemala. The average salary is 89.7% lower in Guatemala.

4 354 EUR
448.55 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDGTQ

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

One star

87.8 EUR
28.6 EUR

Two stars

124 EUR
69 EUR

Three stars

165 EUR
130 EUR

Four stars

214 EUR
190 EUR

Five stars

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

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