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