Cost of living
La Union (Guatemala) compared to Peten
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Overview comparison
La Union (Guatemala)Peten
Consumer prices in Peten are roughly 7% higher than in La Union (Guatemala).
Cost of living
| Item | La Union (Guatemala) | Peten |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,073 | 1,117 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,714 | 2,494 |
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| Without rent one person | 485 | 580 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,703 | 1,836 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 502.75 | 429.71 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 562.68 | 930.96 |
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| Food person | 302 | 336 |
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| Food family | 831 | 1,136 |
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| Transport person | 31.67 | 61.16 |
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| Transport family | 87.14 | 163.15 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.98 years | 75.13 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | La Union (Guatemala) | Peten |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.45 | 7.92 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.96 | 23.89 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.27 | 6.2 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.11 | 3.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.79 | 5.25 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.16 | 1.42 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | La Union (Guatemala) | Peten |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 326.97 | 404.55 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 292.06 | 299.89 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 572.89 | 751.28 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 348.65 | 567.02 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.64 | 63.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 83.12 | 94.34 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 48.67 | 60.7 |
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Transportation
| Item | La Union (Guatemala) | Peten |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.98 | 12.39 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,191 | 234 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 632 | 995 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.72 | 2.21 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.81% | 26.61% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.9 | 25.47 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 1.94 |
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Groceries
| Item | La Union (Guatemala) | Peten |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 | 2.19 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.95 | 1.5 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.15 | 2.49 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.6 | 12.55 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.38 | 5.09 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.13 | 7.95 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 | 1.36 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 | 0.76 |
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Other
| Item | La Union (Guatemala) | Peten |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.59 | 28.97 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.99 | 12.55 |
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| Doctors visit | 53.06 | 26.36 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.27 | 4.44 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.39 | 43.57 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 88.28 | 92.51 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 208.4 | 256.59 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,465 | 6,348 |
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