Cost of living
La Union (Guatemala) compared to Retalhuleu
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Overview comparison
La Union (Guatemala)Retalhuleu
Consumer prices in La Union (Guatemala) are roughly 2% higher than in Retalhuleu.
Cost of living
| Item | La Union (Guatemala) | Retalhuleu |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,073 | 799 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,714 | 2,021 |
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| Without rent one person | 485 | 517 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,703 | 1,751 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 502.75 | 370.71 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 562.68 | 507.06 |
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| Food person | 302 | 416 |
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| Food family | 831 | 1,085 |
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| Transport person | 31.67 | 37.39 |
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| Transport family | 87.14 | 92.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.98 years | 76.84 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | La Union (Guatemala) | Retalhuleu |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.45 | 6.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.96 | 32.9 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.27 | 7.34 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.11 | 2.93 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.79 | 3.53 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.16 | 1.2 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | La Union (Guatemala) | Retalhuleu |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 326.97 | 408.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 292.06 | 317.11 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 572.89 | 673.78 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 348.65 | 465.88 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.64 | 51.16 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 83.12 | 91.48 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 48.67 | 51.83 |
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Transportation
| Item | La Union (Guatemala) | Retalhuleu |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.98 | 8.43 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,191 | 1,303 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 632 | 686 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.72 | 0.75 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.81% | 12.55% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.9 | 7.08 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | La Union (Guatemala) | Retalhuleu |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 | 1.6 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.95 | 2.28 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.15 | 2.33 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.6 | 6.35 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.38 | 5.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.13 | 9.88 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 | 1.32 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.94 | 0.72 |
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Other
| Item | La Union (Guatemala) | Retalhuleu |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.59 | 25.24 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.99 | 6.33 |
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| Doctors visit | 53.06 | 36.94 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.27 | 6.51 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.39 | 62.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 88.28 | 112.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 208.4 | 177.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,465 | 5,292 |
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