Cost of Living in Guatemala City
Summary of cost of living in Guatemala City, Guatemala:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,669.5$ (20,588.0Q), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 738.8$ (5,698.2Q), excluding rent.
- Guatemala City is 40.3% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Guatemala City is, on average, 58.5% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 5.19 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 49.96 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.42 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 3.24 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.54 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.23 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.21 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.89 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.73 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 2.96 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.92 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.54 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.45 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.62 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.98 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.70 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.80 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.56 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.88 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.78 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.15 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.76 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.22 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.78 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.87 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.47 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 3.63 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.17 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 13.53 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.89 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 0.99 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 15.56 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.08 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 18,152.68 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,298.14 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 77.61 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 24.71 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 44.24 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.76 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 23.10 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.78 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 216.37 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 5,944.08 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 46.88 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 54.64 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 121.48 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 117.78 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 696.37 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 405.26 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,382.13 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 730.57 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 151.32 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 92.75 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 455.98 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 9.40 |
Prices in Guatemala City
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Last update: March 2025
Last update: March 2025
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