Cost of living
La Union (Guatemala) compared to Alta Verapaz
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Overview comparison
La Union (Guatemala)Alta Verapaz
Consumer prices in Alta Verapaz are roughly 1% higher than in La Union (Guatemala).
Cost of living
| Item | La Union (Guatemala) | Alta Verapaz |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,073 | 1,018 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,714 | 1,794 |
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| Without rent one person | 485 | 526 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,703 | 1,444 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 502.75 | 388.19 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 562.68 | 655.14 |
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| Food person | 302 | 348 |
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| Food family | 831 | 837 |
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| Transport person | 31.67 | 49.7 |
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| Transport family | 87.14 | 112.13 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.98 years | 70.34 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | La Union (Guatemala) | Alta Verapaz |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.45 | 5.07 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.96 | 49.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.27 | 5.09 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.11 | 3.31 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.79 | 2.55 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.16 | 1.34 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | La Union (Guatemala) | Alta Verapaz |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 326.97 | 456.21 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 292.06 | 228.44 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 572.89 | 954.17 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 348.65 | 504.92 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.64 | 50.39 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 83.12 | 58.39 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 48.67 | 32.84 |
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Transportation
| Item | La Union (Guatemala) | Alta Verapaz |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.98 | 9.89 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,191 | 1,480 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 632 | 974 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.72 | 0.73 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.81% | 15.17% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.9 | 8.07 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | La Union (Guatemala) | Alta Verapaz |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 | 2 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.95 | 3.16 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.15 | 2.22 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.6 | 6.2 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.38 | 6.27 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.13 | 9.13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 | 1.53 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 | 0.59 |
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Other
| Item | La Union (Guatemala) | Alta Verapaz |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.59 | 43.57 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.99 | 8.12 |
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| Doctors visit | 53.06 | 37.72 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.27 | 10.69 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.39 | 43.2 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 88.28 | 134.49 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 208.4 | 166.67 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,465 | 5,380 |
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