Cost of living
Jalapa (Guatemala) compared to Guatemala
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Overview comparison
Jalapa (Guatemala)Guatemala
Consumer prices in Guatemala are roughly 2% higher than in Jalapa (Guatemala).
Cost of living
| Item | Jalapa (Guatemala) | Guatemala |
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| Total with rent one person | 746 | 876 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,047 | 2,391 |
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| Without rent one person | 525 | 488 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,261 | 1,285 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 487.22 | 316.09 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 501.08 | 598.47 |
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| Food person | 360 | 277 |
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| Food family | 750 | 798 |
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| Transport person | 26.86 | 44 |
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| Transport family | 94.19 | 151.74 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.35 years | 79.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Jalapa (Guatemala) | Guatemala |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.25 | 4.17 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 37.58 | 43.71 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.93 | 5.55 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.02 | 2.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.57 | 2.9 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.23 | 1.13 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Jalapa (Guatemala) | Guatemala |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 403.15 | 506.6 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 368.93 | 297.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 694.77 | 997.74 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 372.83 | 560.16 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.19 | 45.45 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 82.85 | 70.5 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 51.25 | 44.02 |
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Transportation
| Item | Jalapa (Guatemala) | Guatemala |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.77 | 9.14 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,209 | 1,213 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 783 | 777 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.59 | 0.59 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.11% | 14.44% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.88 | 7.29 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.01 | 0.97 |
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Groceries
| Item | Jalapa (Guatemala) | Guatemala |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.83 | 1.75 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.12 | 2.19 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.85 | 1.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.19 | 5.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.59 | 6.52 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.91 | 6.68 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.7 | 1.6 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.73 | 0.82 |
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Other
| Item | Jalapa (Guatemala) | Guatemala |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 29.21 | 52.74 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.2 | 8.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 45.41 | 44.78 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.68 | 13.77 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.43 | 55.81 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.63 | 118.92 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 204.55 | 211.59 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,264 | 5,722 |
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