Cost of living
Guatemala City compared to Momostenango
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Overview comparison
Guatemala CityMomostenango
Consumer prices in Guatemala City are roughly 10% higher than in Momostenango.
Cost of living
| Item | Guatemala City | Momostenango |
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| Total with rent one person | 815 | 966 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,152 | 1,943 |
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| Without rent one person | 531 | 512 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,608 | 1,744 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 438.92 | 409.8 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,121.23 | 544.86 |
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| Food person | 432 | 367 |
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| Food family | 1,046 | 1,147 |
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| Transport person | 64.02 | 21.14 |
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| Transport family | 201.14 | 78.49 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.41 years | 76.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Guatemala City | Momostenango |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.63 | 6.09 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 55.77 | 57.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.95 | 7.42 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.58 | 2.59 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.52 | 2.82 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.06 | 1.52 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Guatemala City | Momostenango |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 620.33 | 240.14 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 322.22 | 321.76 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,564.94 | 410.27 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 608.52 | 305.97 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 42.56 | 55.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 70.25 | 82.71 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.51 | 50.01 |
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Transportation
| Item | Guatemala City | Momostenango |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.74 | 10.31 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,125 | 1,052 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,126 | 342 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 | 0.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.72% | 12.67% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.71 | 10.07 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 0.91 |
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Groceries
| Item | Guatemala City | Momostenango |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.62 | 1.72 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.58 | 2.96 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.41 | 1.96 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.02 | 5.5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.98 | 7.73 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.23 | 10.52 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.52 | 1.53 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.67 | 0.65 |
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Other
| Item | Guatemala City | Momostenango |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 55.56 | 34.77 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.61 | 8.7 |
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| Doctors visit | 35.43 | 26.31 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.4 | 7.08 |
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| Brand Jeans | 40.98 | 44.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 126.54 | 121.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 234.27 | 247.63 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,423 | 6,255 |
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