Guatemala vs United States
United States is about 57% pricier than Guatemala overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 43.4 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 59 of 100).
Metric Guatemala United States
Price level (US=100) 43.4 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $14,369 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $14,170 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 2.9% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Guatemala United States
Housing & utilities 69 215
Food 92 117
Transport 70 116
Restaurants & hotels 41 142
Health 58 208
Communication 161 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Guatemala United States
Quality-of-life score 59/100 91/100
Life expectancy 73 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 23.4 5.8
Internet users 60% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Guatemala more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 57% pricier than Guatemala overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Guatemala would cost roughly $230,500 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Guatemala or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 59 out of 100.
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