Cost of living
San Marcos (Guatemala) compared to Solola
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Overview comparison
San Marcos (Guatemala)Solola
Consumer prices in Solola are roughly 19% higher than in San Marcos (Guatemala).
Cost of living
| Item | San Marcos (Guatemala) | Solola |
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| Total with rent one person | 875 | 897 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,003 | 2,804 |
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| Without rent one person | 558 | 493 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,195 | 1,623 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 490.93 | 525.3 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 563.47 | 842.68 |
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| Food person | 332 | 364 |
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| Food family | 983 | 1,064 |
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| Transport person | 30.6 | 56.34 |
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| Transport family | 78.73 | 187.17 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.58 years | 78.04 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Marcos (Guatemala) | Solola |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.78 | 7.03 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.12 | 53.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.83 | 5.41 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.73 | 2.63 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.23 | 3.23 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.24 | 1.3 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Marcos (Guatemala) | Solola |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 333.67 | 530.15 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 316.29 | 305.89 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 597.47 | 1,178.98 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 442.96 | 769.87 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.49 | 53.53 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 88 | 67.02 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.84 | 36.99 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Marcos (Guatemala) | Solola |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.5 | 9.2 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,197 | 1,584 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 667 | 906 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 | 0.72 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.25% | 13.47% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.96 | 8.05 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 1.26 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Marcos (Guatemala) | Solola |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.99 | 1.66 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.64 | 3.62 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.35 | 2.67 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.32 | 6.24 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.11 | 6.64 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.83 | 9.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.31 | 1.36 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.91 | 0.87 |
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Other
| Item | San Marcos (Guatemala) | Solola |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 24.72 | 48.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.14 | 6.94 |
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| Doctors visit | 39.07 | 35.56 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.23 | 12.65 |
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| Brand Jeans | 62.69 | 49.08 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 106.54 | 129.73 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 224.22 | 231.48 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,690 | 4,852 |
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