Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Guatemala is 1.97 times less expensive as compared to China.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Guatemala and China. 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 Guatemala and China.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Guatemala ![]() | ![]() China ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 3,500 GTQ (455 USD) | 6,000 CNY (840 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 5,000 GTQ (650 USD) | 9,000 CNY (1,260 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 7,000 GTQ (910 USD) | 12,000 CNY (1,680 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 2,000 GTQ (260 USD) | 3,500 CNY (490 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 3,000 GTQ (390 USD) | 5,500 CNY (770 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 4,500 GTQ (585 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 6.5 % | 4.5 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 3 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | Yet to Update | 1.5 % |
The average housing cost in Guatemala is 1.89 times less expensive than China.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Guatemala ![]() | ![]() China ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 8,000 GTQ (1,040 USD) | 5,000 CNY (700 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 200 GTQ (26 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 150 GTQ (19.50 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 100 GTQ (13 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 60 GTQ (7.80 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in Guatemala, instead of China, you would have to pay 37.43% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Guatemala costs 1.49 times more compared to China.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Guatemala ![]() | ![]() China ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 80 GTQ (10.40 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 50 GTQ (6.50 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 30 GTQ (3.90 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 60 GTQ (7.80 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 59.14% less in Guatemala compared to China.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Guatemala ![]() | ![]() China ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 8 GTQ (1.04 USD) | 12 CNY (1.68 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 6 GTQ (0.78 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 1.50 GTQ (0.20 USD) | 3 CNY (0.42 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 4 GTQ (0.52 USD) | 6 CNY (0.84 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 12 GTQ (1.56 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 30 GTQ (3.90 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 20 GTQ (2.60 USD) | 35 CNY (4.90 USD) |
In Guatemala, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.87 times less expensive than the cost in China.
If you lived in Guatemala, instead of China, you would have to pay 54.41% less for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Guatemala ![]() | ![]() China ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 10 GTQ (1.30 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 7 GTQ (0.91 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 8 GTQ (1.04 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 6 GTQ (0.78 USD) | 12 CNY (1.68 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 5 GTQ (0.65 USD) | 8 CNY (1.12 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 9 GTQ (1.17 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 6 GTQ (0.78 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 9 GTQ (1.17 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
If you lived in Guatemala, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.97 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Guatemala ![]() | ![]() China ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 40 GTQ (5.20 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 100 GTQ (13 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 20 GTQ (2.60 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 12 GTQ (1.56 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 6 GTQ (0.78 USD) | 5 CNY (0.70 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 40 GTQ (5.20 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 25 GTQ (3.25 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 20 GTQ (2.60 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 48.59% less in Guatemala compared to China.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Guatemala ![]() | ![]() China ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 50 GTQ (6.50 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 15 GTQ (1.95 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 10 GTQ (1.30 USD) | 8 CNY (1.12 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 12 GTQ (1.56 USD) | 15 CNY (2.10 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 30 GTQ (3.90 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 40 GTQ (5.20 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
If you lived in Guatemala, instead of China, you would have to pay 3.24 times less for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Guatemala ![]() | ![]() China ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 100 GTQ (13 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 5 GTQ (0.65 USD) | 5 CNY (0.70 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | Yet to Update () | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 300 GTQ (39 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 15 GTQ (1.95 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 4 GTQ (0.52 USD) | 2 CNY (0.28 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 80 GTQ (10.40 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 8 GTQ (1.04 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 5 GTQ (0.65 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Guatemala, instead of China, you would have to pay 3.64 times less for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Guatemala ![]() | ![]() China ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 50,000 GTQ (6,500 USD) | 150,000 CNY (21,000 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 250 GTQ (32.50 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 150 GTQ (19.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 3,000 GTQ (390 USD) | 2,000 CNY (280 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 500 GTQ (65 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 7 % | 5 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 9 GTQ (1.17 USD) | 7 CNY (0.98 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 34 GTQ (4.42 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | 20 GTQ 2.60 USD | 30 CNY 4.20 USD |
You would have to pay 3.06 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Guatemala compared to that of China.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Guatemala ![]() | ![]() China ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 200 GTQ (26 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 300 GTQ (39 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 150 GTQ (19.50 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 100 GTQ (13 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 200 GTQ (26 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 80 GTQ (10.40 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 150 GTQ (19.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 300 GTQ (39 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 400 GTQ (52 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 60 GTQ (7.80 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 50 GTQ (6.50 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 30 GTQ (3.90 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 500 GTQ (65 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 150 GTQ (19.50 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in Guatemala, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.64 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Guatemala ![]() | ![]() China ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 200 GTQ (26 USD) | 800 CNY (112 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 120 GTQ (15.60 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 50 GTQ (6.50 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 200 GTQ (26 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 100 GTQ (13 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 25 GTQ (3.25 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 60 GTQ (7.80 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 10 GTQ (1.30 USD) | 30 CNY (4.20 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 5 GTQ (0.65 USD) | 10 CNY (1.40 USD) |
If you lived in Guatemala, instead of China, you would have to pay 3.15 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Guatemala ![]() | ![]() China ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 150 GTQ (19.50 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 80 GTQ (10.40 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 90 GTQ (11.70 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 70 GTQ (9.10 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 300 GTQ (39 USD) | 1,500 CNY (210 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 100 GTQ (13 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 70 GTQ (9.10 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 120 GTQ (15.60 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 90 GTQ (11.70 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 70 GTQ (9.10 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 50 GTQ (6.50 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 25 GTQ (3.25 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 30 GTQ (3.90 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 12 GTQ (1.56 USD) | 20 CNY (2.80 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 15 GTQ (1.95 USD) | 25 CNY (3.50 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 150 GTQ (19.50 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 70 GTQ (9.10 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
If you lived in Guatemala, instead of China, you would have to pay 4.59 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Guatemala ![]() | ![]() China ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 50 GTQ (6.50 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 60 GTQ (7.80 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 80 GTQ (10.40 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 2,000 GTQ (260 USD) | 1,500 CNY (210 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 1,500 GTQ (195 USD) | 1,200 CNY (168 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 100 GTQ (13 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 1,500 GTQ (195 USD) | 800 CNY (112 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 400 GTQ (52 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 1,000 GTQ (130 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
If you lived in Guatemala, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.14 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Guatemala ![]() | ![]() China ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 1,200 GTQ (156 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 3,000 GTQ (390 USD) | 4,000 CNY (560 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 4,500 GTQ (585 USD) | 5,000 CNY (700 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 8,000 GTQ (1,040 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 16,000 GTQ (2,080 USD) | 15,000 CNY (2,100 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 24,000 GTQ (3,120 USD) | 25,000 CNY (3,500 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 400 GTQ (52 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 700 GTQ (91 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 80 GTQ (10.40 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 80 GTQ (10.40 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 60 GTQ (7.80 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
If you lived in Guatemala, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.10 times less for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Guatemala ![]() | ![]() China ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 25 GTQ (3.25 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 40 GTQ (5.20 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 50 GTQ (6.50 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 35 GTQ (4.55 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 80 GTQ (10.40 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 25 GTQ (3.25 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 20 GTQ (2.60 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 25 GTQ (3.25 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 35 GTQ (4.55 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 20 GTQ (2.60 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 20 GTQ (2.60 USD) | 60 CNY (8.40 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 100 GTQ (13 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 60 GTQ (7.80 USD) | 80 CNY (11.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 40 GTQ (5.20 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 800 GTQ (104 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
If you lived in Guatemala, instead of China, you would have to pay 2.44 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Guatemala ![]() | ![]() China ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 300 GTQ (39 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 150 GTQ (19.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 50 GTQ (6.50 USD) | 200 CNY (28 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 25 GTQ (3.25 USD) | 100 CNY (14 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 60 GTQ (7.80 USD) | 300 CNY (42 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 60 GTQ (7.80 USD) | 250 CNY (35 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 25 GTQ (3.25 USD) | 50 CNY (7 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 250 GTQ (32.50 USD) | 150 CNY (21 USD) |
If you lived in Guatemala, instead of China, you would have to pay 1.70 times less for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Guatemala ![]() | ![]() China ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 4,500 GTQ (585 USD) | 10,000 CNY (1,400 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 3,200 GTQ (416 USD) | 8,000 CNY (1,120 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 66.67 GTQ per hour (8.67 USD) | 83.33 CNY per hour (11.67 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 1,500 GTQ (195 USD) | 2,000 CNY (280 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 12 % | 0 to 13 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 8 % | 10 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 6 % | 8 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 80 | 55 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 5,000 GTQ (650 USD) | 12,000 CNY (1,680 USD) |
If you lived in Guatemala, you would earn 2.42 times less salary as compared to China.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Guatemala ![]() | ![]() China ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 150 GTQ (19.50 USD) | 1,000 CNY (140 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 120 GTQ (15.60 USD) | 600 CNY (84 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 100 GTQ (13 USD) | 500 CNY (70 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 80 GTQ (10.40 USD) | 400 CNY (56 USD) |
Professional Services cost 5.98 times less in Guatemala, as compared to China.
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