Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Bulgaria is 1.61 times more expensive as compared to Guatemala.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Bulgaria and Guatemala. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Bulgaria and Guatemala.
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 Indicators  | Bulgaria  | Guatemala  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 750 BGN (405 USD) | 3,500 GTQ (455 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 1,200 BGN (648 USD) | 5,000 GTQ (650 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 1,800 BGN (972 USD) | 7,000 GTQ (910 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 450 BGN (243 USD) | 2,000 GTQ (260 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 750 BGN (405 USD) | 3,000 GTQ (390 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 1,200 BGN (648 USD) | 4,500 GTQ (585 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 3 % | 6.5 % |
Realtor Commission  | 1.5 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.01 to 0.45 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Bulgaria is 1.01 times more expensive than Guatemala.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 1,500 BGN (810 USD) | 8,000 GTQ (1,040 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 200 GTQ (26 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 200 BGN (108 USD) | 150 GTQ (19.50 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 100 GTQ (13 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) | 60 GTQ (7.80 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Guatemala, you would have to pay 5.79% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Bulgaria costs 1.28 times less compared to Guatemala.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) | 80 GTQ (10.40 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) | 50 GTQ (6.50 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 25 BGN (13.50 USD) | 30 GTQ (3.90 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) | 60 GTQ (7.80 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 192.66% more in Bulgaria compared to Guatemala.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 3.50 BGN (1.89 USD) | 8 GTQ (1.04 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 2.20 BGN (1.19 USD) | 6 GTQ (0.78 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 1 BGN (0.54 USD) | 1.50 GTQ (0.20 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 1.10 BGN (0.59 USD) | 4 GTQ (0.52 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 3.20 BGN (1.73 USD) | 12 GTQ (1.56 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 8.50 BGN (4.59 USD) | 30 GTQ (3.90 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) | 20 GTQ (2.60 USD) |
In Bulgaria, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.77 times more expensive than the cost in Guatemala.
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Guatemala, you would have to pay 50.35% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 3 BGN (1.62 USD) | 10 GTQ (1.30 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 2.50 BGN (1.35 USD) | 7 GTQ (0.91 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 3.50 BGN (1.89 USD) | 8 GTQ (1.04 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 4 BGN (2.16 USD) | 6 GTQ (0.78 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 1.80 BGN (0.97 USD) | 5 GTQ (0.65 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 4.50 BGN (2.43 USD) | 9 GTQ (1.17 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) | 6 GTQ (0.78 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 5 BGN (2.70 USD) | 9 GTQ (1.17 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Guatemala, you would have to pay 1.82 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 40 GTQ (5.20 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 100 GTQ (13 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) | 20 GTQ (2.60 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 3 BGN (1.62 USD) | 12 GTQ (1.56 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) | 6 GTQ (0.78 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) | 40 GTQ (5.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 25 BGN (13.50 USD) | 25 GTQ (3.25 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 6 BGN (3.24 USD) | 20 GTQ (2.60 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 106.90% more in Bulgaria compared to Guatemala.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 50 GTQ (6.50 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 8 BGN (4.32 USD) | 15 GTQ (1.95 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) | 10 GTQ (1.30 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 2.50 BGN (1.35 USD) | 12 GTQ (1.56 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) | 30 GTQ (3.90 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) | 40 GTQ (5.20 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Guatemala, you would have to pay 2.71 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 100 GTQ (13 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 1.50 BGN (0.81 USD) | 5 GTQ (0.65 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 100 BGN (54 USD) | 300 GTQ (39 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) | 15 GTQ (1.95 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 1 BGN (0.54 USD) | 4 GTQ (0.52 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) | 80 GTQ (10.40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 3 BGN (1.62 USD) | 8 GTQ (1.04 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 1.50 BGN (0.81 USD) | 5 GTQ (0.65 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Guatemala, you would have to pay 1.92 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 25,000 BGN (13,500 USD) | 50,000 GTQ (6,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 250 GTQ (32.50 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 100 BGN (54 USD) | 150 GTQ (19.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 600 BGN (324 USD) | 3,000 GTQ (390 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 300 BGN (162 USD) | 500 GTQ (65 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 4 % | 7 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 2.20 BGN (1.19 USD) | 9 GTQ (1.17 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 8.40 BGN (4.54 USD) | 34 GTQ (4.42 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | 20 GTQ 2.60 USD |
You would have to pay 2.01 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Bulgaria compared to that of Guatemala.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 200 GTQ (26 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) | 300 GTQ (39 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) | 150 GTQ (19.50 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 100 GTQ (13 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) | 200 GTQ (26 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) | 80 GTQ (10.40 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) | 150 GTQ (19.50 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 100 BGN (54 USD) | 300 GTQ (39 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 400 GTQ (52 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) | 60 GTQ (7.80 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 50 GTQ (6.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) | 30 GTQ (3.90 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 500 GTQ (65 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 200 BGN (108 USD) | 150 GTQ (19.50 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Guatemala, you would have to pay 1.71 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 200 GTQ (26 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) | 120 GTQ (15.60 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) | 50 GTQ (6.50 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 100 BGN (54 USD) | 200 GTQ (26 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 100 GTQ (13 USD) |
Haircuts  | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) | 25 GTQ (3.25 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) | 60 GTQ (7.80 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 5 BGN (2.70 USD) | 10 GTQ (1.30 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) | 5 GTQ (0.65 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Guatemala, you would have to pay 2.55 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 200 BGN (108 USD) | 150 GTQ (19.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 80 GTQ (10.40 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 100 BGN (54 USD) | 90 GTQ (11.70 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) | 70 GTQ (9.10 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 350 BGN (189 USD) | 300 GTQ (39 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) | 100 GTQ (13 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 70 BGN (37.80 USD) | 70 GTQ (9.10 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 120 BGN (64.80 USD) | 120 GTQ (15.60 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 120 BGN (64.80 USD) | 90 GTQ (11.70 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 90 BGN (48.60 USD) | 70 GTQ (9.10 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) | 50 GTQ (6.50 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 25 GTQ (3.25 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 30 GTQ (3.90 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) | 12 GTQ (1.56 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) | 15 GTQ (1.95 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 150 GTQ (19.50 USD) |
Sportswear  | 100 BGN (54 USD) | 70 GTQ (9.10 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Guatemala, you would have to pay 4.59 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) | 50 GTQ (6.50 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 60 GTQ (7.80 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) | 80 GTQ (10.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 500 BGN (270 USD) | 2,000 GTQ (260 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 400 BGN (216 USD) | 1,500 GTQ (195 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 100 GTQ (13 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 600 BGN (324 USD) | 1,500 GTQ (195 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 400 GTQ (52 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 400 BGN (216 USD) | 1,000 GTQ (130 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Guatemala, you would have to pay 1.40 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 300 BGN (162 USD) | 1,200 GTQ (156 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 1,000 BGN (540 USD) | 3,000 GTQ (390 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 1,500 BGN (810 USD) | 4,500 GTQ (585 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 3,000 BGN (1,620 USD) | 8,000 GTQ (1,040 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 5,000 BGN (2,700 USD) | 16,000 GTQ (2,080 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 8,000 BGN (4,320 USD) | 24,000 GTQ (3,120 USD) |
After School Activities  | 100 BGN (54 USD) | 400 GTQ (52 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 200 BGN (108 USD) | 700 GTQ (91 USD) |
Tutoring  | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) | 80 GTQ (10.40 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 80 GTQ (10.40 USD) |
School Supplies  | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 60 GTQ (7.80 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Guatemala, you would have to pay 1.38 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 12 BGN (6.48 USD) | 25 GTQ (3.25 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) | 40 GTQ (5.20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 50 GTQ (6.50 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) | 35 GTQ (4.55 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 80 GTQ (10.40 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) | 25 GTQ (3.25 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) | 20 GTQ (2.60 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) | 25 GTQ (3.25 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) | 35 GTQ (4.55 USD) |
Bowling  | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 20 GTQ (2.60 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) | 20 GTQ (2.60 USD) |
Video Games  | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) | 100 GTQ (13 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 60 GTQ (7.80 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 40 GTQ (5.20 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 800 GTQ (104 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Guatemala, you would have to pay 1.70 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 150 BGN (81 USD) | 300 GTQ (39 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 100 BGN (54 USD) | 150 GTQ (19.50 USD) |
Art Classes  | 25 BGN (13.50 USD) | 50 GTQ (6.50 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 25 GTQ (3.25 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) | 60 GTQ (7.80 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) | 60 GTQ (7.80 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) | 25 GTQ (3.25 USD) |
Educational Software  | 50 BGN (27 USD) | 250 GTQ (32.50 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, instead of Guatemala, you would have to pay 1.92 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 1,500 BGN (810 USD) | 4,500 GTQ (585 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 1,200 BGN (648 USD) | 3,200 GTQ (416 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 28.33 BGN per hour (15.30 USD) | 66.67 GTQ per hour (8.67 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 1,000 BGN (540 USD) | 1,500 GTQ (195 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 20 % | 0 to 12 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 12.8 % | 8 % |
Pension Contributions  | 14.8 % | 6 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 50 | 80 |
Median Household Income  | 3,000 BGN (1,620 USD) | 5,000 GTQ (650 USD) |
If you lived in Bulgaria, you would earn 1.96 times more salary as compared to Guatemala.
Indicators | Bulgaria | Guatemala |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 100 BGN (54 USD) | 150 GTQ (19.50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) | 120 GTQ (15.60 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) | 100 GTQ (13 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 70 BGN (37.80 USD) | 80 GTQ (10.40 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.86 times more in Bulgaria, as compared to Guatemala.
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