Cost of Living Comparison Between France and Guatemala 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Guatemala is 34.4% lower than in France (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Guatemala is 29.6% lower than in France | |
| Rent Prices in Guatemala are 10.9% lower than in France | |
| Restaurant Prices in Guatemala are 38.2% lower than in France | |
| Groceries Prices in Guatemala are 30.4% lower than in France | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Guatemala is 68.9% lower than in France | |
Restaurants | France Edit |
Guatemala Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
$17.48 (€15.00) |
$7.86 (Q60.00) |
-55.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
$69.91 (€60.00) |
$50.33 (Q384.09) |
-28.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
$13.98 (€12.00) |
$7.93 (Q60.53) |
-43.3 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
$6.99 (€6.00) |
$3.28 (Q25.00) |
-53.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
$5.83 (€5.00) |
$5.24 (Q40.00) |
-10.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
$3.99 (€3.42) |
$3.60 (Q27.45) |
-9.8 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
$3.47 (€2.97) |
$1.40 (Q10.69) |
-59.6 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
$2.23 (€1.91) |
$1.07 (Q8.13) |
-52.1 % |
Markets | France Edit |
Guatemala Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
$1.38 (€1.19) |
$2.11 (Q16.08) |
+52.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
$1.91 (€1.64) |
$2.73 (Q20.87) |
+43.2 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
$1.23 (€1.06) |
$0.89 (Q6.82) |
-27.6 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
$4.39 (€3.76) |
$2.53 (Q19.27) |
-42.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
$9.19 (€7.89) |
$3.31 (Q25.26) |
-64.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
$6.46 (€5.55) |
$4.54 (Q34.68) |
-29.7 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
$10.09 (€8.66) |
$5.57 (Q42.49) |
-44.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.47 (€1.26) |
$1.80 (Q13.74) |
+22.3 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.10 (€0.95) |
$1.00 (Q7.64) |
-9.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.39 (€1.20) |
$1.98 (Q15.10) |
+42.1 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.68 (€1.44) |
$0.77 (Q5.86) |
-54.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.05 (€0.90) |
$0.86 (Q6.53) |
-18.9 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.14 (€0.98) |
$0.99 (Q7.59) |
-12.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
$1.61 (€1.38) |
$0.78 (Q5.93) |
-51.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
$0.84 (€0.72) |
$1.24 (Q9.44) |
+47.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
$8.16 (€7.00) |
$8.18 (Q62.40) |
+0.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
$2.84 (€2.44) |
$2.32 (Q17.72) |
-18.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
$3.28 (€2.82) |
$3.16 (Q24.11) |
-3.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
$14.56 (€12.50) |
$3.93 (Q30.00) |
-73.0 % |
Transportation | France Edit |
Guatemala Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
$2.21 (€1.90) |
$1.64 (Q12.50) |
-26.0 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
$64.09 (€55.00) |
$14.24 (Q108.70) |
-77.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
$5.13 (€4.40) |
$5.24 (Q40.00) |
+2.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
$3.56 (€3.06) |
$2.74 (Q20.92) |
-23.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
$39.27 (€33.70) |
$10.48 (Q80.00) |
-73.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
$2.15 (€1.84) |
$1.22 (Q9.28) |
-43.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
$36,004.29 (€30,900.00) |
$21,620.61 (Q165,000.00) |
-39.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
$36,571.80 (€31,387.05) |
$24,939.70 (Q190,330.00) |
-31.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | France Edit |
Guatemala Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
$226.12 (€194.07) |
$69.46 (Q530.09) |
-69.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
$21.21 (€18.20) |
$33.16 (Q253.04) |
+56.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
$35.28 (€30.28) |
$53.55 (Q408.64) |
+51.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | France Edit |
Guatemala Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
$38.12 (€32.71) |
$42.99 (Q328.05) |
+12.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
$21.77 (€18.68) |
$15.48 (Q118.12) |
-28.9 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
$13.98 (€12.00) |
$6.49 (Q49.50) |
-53.6 % |
Childcare | France Edit |
Guatemala Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
$900.01 (€772.42) |
$352.97 (Q2,693.75) |
-60.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
$12,634.76 (€10,843.54) |
$7,522.66 (Q57,410.00) |
-40.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | France Edit |
Guatemala Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
$105.97 (€90.94) |
$44.29 (Q338.00) |
-58.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
$47.90 (€41.11) |
$50.23 (Q383.33) |
+4.9 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
$109.68 (€94.13) |
$100.87 (Q769.77) |
-8.0 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
$141.99 (€121.86) |
$112.76 (Q860.53) |
-20.6 % |
Rent Per Month | France Edit |
Guatemala Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
$890.44 (€764.21) |
$850.08 (Q6,487.47) |
-4.5 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
$714.30 (€613.04) |
$534.73 (Q4,080.84) |
-25.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
$1,580.14 (€1,356.12) |
$1,649.55 (Q12,588.69) |
+4.4 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
$1,256.46 (€1,078.33) |
$922.10 (Q7,037.10) |
-26.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | France Edit |
Guatemala Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
$527.09 (€452.36) |
$212.25 (Q1,619.80) |
-59.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
$355.20 (€304.85) |
$105.61 (Q805.99) |
-70.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | France Edit |
Guatemala Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
$2,837.83 (€2,435.52) |
$622.41 (Q4,750.00) |
-78.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 3.78 | 11.62 | +207.9 % |
| Last update: | 28 August 2026 | 27 August 2026 | |
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