Cost of living
San Juan Sacatepequez compared to Guatemala City
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Overview comparison
San Juan SacatepequezGuatemala City
Consumer prices in Guatemala City are roughly 4% higher than in San Juan Sacatepequez.
Cost of living
| Item | San Juan Sacatepequez | Guatemala City |
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| Total with rent one person | 781 | 815 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,291 | 2,152 |
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| Without rent one person | 548 | 531 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,462 | 1,608 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 391.89 | 438.92 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 529.85 | 1,121.23 |
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| Food person | 396 | 432 |
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| Food family | 1,108 | 1,046 |
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| Transport person | 29.71 | 64.02 |
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| Transport family | 111.07 | 201.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.22 years | 69.41 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Juan Sacatepequez | Guatemala City |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.96 | 6.63 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.44 | 55.77 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.51 | 5.95 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.63 | 2.58 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.2 | 3.52 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.15 | 1.06 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Juan Sacatepequez | Guatemala City |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 410.82 | 620.33 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 249.5 | 322.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 587.7 | 1,564.94 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 414.57 | 608.52 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 42.28 | 42.56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.92 | 70.25 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 39.73 | 49.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Juan Sacatepequez | Guatemala City |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.59 | 8.74 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,247 | 1,125 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 624 | 1,126 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.53 | 0.82 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 11.08% | 11.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.97 | 9.71 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.22 | 1.08 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Juan Sacatepequez | Guatemala City |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.1 | 1.62 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.9 | 3.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.15 | 2.41 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.47 | 7.02 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.64 | 6.98 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.9 | 7.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.79 | 1.52 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 | 0.67 |
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Other
| Item | San Juan Sacatepequez | Guatemala City |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.99 | 55.56 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.83 | 7.61 |
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| Doctors visit | 41.45 | 35.43 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.58 | 12.4 |
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| Brand Jeans | 60.67 | 40.98 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.43 | 126.54 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 250.34 | 234.27 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,368 | 4,423 |
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