Cost of living
Santa Cruz Balanya compared to Mazatenango
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Overview comparison
Santa Cruz BalanyaMazatenango
Consumer prices in Santa Cruz Balanya are roughly 2% higher than in Mazatenango.
Cost of living
| Item | Santa Cruz Balanya | Mazatenango |
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| Total with rent one person | 842 | 801 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,193 | 2,254 |
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| Without rent one person | 539 | 490 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,714 | 1,478 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 389.61 | 425.01 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 651.08 | 463.83 |
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| Food person | 410 | 327 |
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| Food family | 1,020 | 1,074 |
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| Transport person | 36.82 | 26.54 |
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| Transport family | 91.97 | 54.81 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.35 years | 75.59 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Santa Cruz Balanya | Mazatenango |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.51 | 6.2 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 33.25 | 55.25 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.67 | 6.62 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4 | 2.86 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.82 | 2.82 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.36 | 1.37 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Santa Cruz Balanya | Mazatenango |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 427.65 | 222.89 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 361.26 | 240.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 653.16 | 460.11 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 428.52 | 395.8 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.87 | 40.39 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.1 | 68.9 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 46.89 | 52.17 |
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Transportation
| Item | Santa Cruz Balanya | Mazatenango |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.95 | 9.09 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,344 | 1,005 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 911 | 350 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.65 | 0.38 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.9% | 10.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.45 | 10.05 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.03 | 1.13 |
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Groceries
| Item | Santa Cruz Balanya | Mazatenango |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.81 | 2.2 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.92 | 3.83 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.82 | 1.96 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.57 | 6.91 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.32 | 8.69 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.92 | 8.63 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.48 | 1.88 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 | 0.69 |
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Other
| Item | Santa Cruz Balanya | Mazatenango |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.41 | 37.91 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.66 | 7.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 44.94 | 32.46 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.79 | 5.14 |
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| Brand Jeans | 46.33 | 46.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 85.89 | 107.16 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 200.14 | 257.77 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,807 | 6,435 |
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