Guatemala vs Guatemala · 110 km apart
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Guatemala City | Quetzaltenango | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $6.24 | $4.80 | Quetzaltenango |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $24.96 | $19.20 | Quetzaltenango |
| Cappuccino | $1.87 | $1.44 | Quetzaltenango |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $141 | $109 | Quetzaltenango |
| Monthly public transport pass | $22.88 | $17.60 | Quetzaltenango |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $60.32 | $46.40 | Quetzaltenango |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $17.47 | $13.44 | Quetzaltenango |
| Fitness club membership | $17.47 | $13.44 | Quetzaltenango |
| Cinema ticket | $4.58 | $3.52 | Quetzaltenango |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $271 | $196 | Quetzaltenango |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $189 | $136 | Quetzaltenango |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $566 | $408 | Quetzaltenango |
| Total single-person budget | $605 | $456 | Quetzaltenango |
| Average net salary | $585 | $450 |
Quetzaltenango is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Guatemala City runs about $605 versus $456 in Quetzaltenango — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Quetzaltenango leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Guatemala City · Full cost of living in Quetzaltenango