GuatemalaGuatemala

United Kingdom

Compared with Guatemala, using real observed prices.

Baseline: GuatemalaGuatemala = 1×

United KingdomUnited Kingdom vs GuatemalaGuatemala
Overall verdict

United KingdomUnited Kingdom is about 1.50× GuatemalaGuatemala.

Average across 3 categories, 7 items with data

The shape of prices (vs GuatemalaGuatemala = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Guatemala. A bar running right means United Kingdom is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than GuatemalaGuatemala Guatemala = 1× United KingdomUnited Kingdom is pricier →
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×1.64
  • Transport 2 items
    ×1.52
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×1.34

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Big Mac 1 burger ×1.64
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom GTQ 54.28 GBP 5.29
    GuatemalaGuatemala GTQ 33.00 GTQ 33
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.59
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom GTQ 17.13 USD 2.235
    GuatemalaGuatemala GTQ 10.78 USD 1.406
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.45
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom GTQ 15.62 USD 2.037
    GuatemalaGuatemala GTQ 10.79 USD 1.407
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.34
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom GTQ 3.08 USD 0.402
    GuatemalaGuatemala GTQ 2.29 USD 0.299
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com

See what really changed United Kingdom

Big Mac, 2021 → 2026
At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+52%
in GBP
3.49 → 5.29
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
+48%
in GTQ

It rose 52% in local currency, but 48% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not United Kingdom's inflation.