Cost of living
Zacapa compared to San Marcos (Guatemala)
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Overview comparison
ZacapaSan Marcos (Guatemala)
Consumer prices in Zacapa are roughly 1% higher than in San Marcos (Guatemala).
Cost of living
| Item | Zacapa | San Marcos (Guatemala) |
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| Total with rent one person | 805 | 875 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,041 | 2,003 |
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| Without rent one person | 533 | 558 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,308 | 1,195 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 425.22 | 490.93 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 599.84 | 563.47 |
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| Food person | 372 | 332 |
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| Food family | 945 | 983 |
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| Transport person | 32.63 | 30.6 |
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| Transport family | 111.67 | 78.73 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.38 years | 73.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Zacapa | San Marcos (Guatemala) |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.39 | 5.78 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 33.62 | 35.12 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.04 | 5.83 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.13 | 3.73 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.49 | 3.23 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.17 | 1.24 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Zacapa | San Marcos (Guatemala) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 383.24 | 333.67 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 260.3 | 316.29 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 547.99 | 597.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 430.17 | 442.96 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 57.94 | 55.49 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 64.08 | 88 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 50 | 44.84 |
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Transportation
| Item | Zacapa | San Marcos (Guatemala) |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.07 | 7.5 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,157 | 1,197 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 735 | 667 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.68 | 0.51 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.3% | 12.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.14 | 7.96 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.16 | 1.18 |
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Groceries
| Item | Zacapa | San Marcos (Guatemala) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.57 | 1.99 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.43 | 2.64 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.65 | 2.35 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.45 | 7.32 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.81 | 6.11 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.35 | 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 | 0.7 | 0.91 |
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Other
| Item | Zacapa | San Marcos (Guatemala) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.53 | 24.72 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.25 | 6.14 |
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| Doctors visit | 52.13 | 39.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.01 | 7.23 |
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| Brand Jeans | 62.08 | 62.69 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 116.24 | 106.54 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 179.24 | 224.22 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,945 | 4,690 |
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