In Guatemala City, Guatemala, a family of four typically needs around $2573 per month including rent. A single person may spend about $1005 monthly.
Overall living costs in Guatemala City are 30% cheaper than the European benchmark.
Guatemala City is 61% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Guatemala City is, on average, 83% lower than in New York City.
Guatemala City is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The primary driver of expenses in Guatemala City is rent & utilities, which significantly impact overall living costs.
Food costs in Guatemala City are 22% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 12% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to the city's overall affordability.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 5.78 $ |
| Dinner | 51.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.34 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.94 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.57 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.68 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.86 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.79 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.61 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.84 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 13.6 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.84 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 40 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.89 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 5.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.64 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.56 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 50 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 77 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 43.3 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 310 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 688 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 564 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,342 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,411 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 991 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 452 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.88% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 59.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.84 $ |
| Haircut | 15.2 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 114 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 219 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,642 $ |