Cost of living in Cabarete is 25% lower than in Guatemala City (without rent).
Rent in Cabarete is 17% cheaper than in Guatemala City.
Cost of living including rent in Cabarete is 21% lower than in Guatemala City.
Food in Cabarete is 27% cheaper than in Guatemala City.
Transport in Cabarete is 26% cheaper than in Guatemala City.
| Cabarete | Guatemala City | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cabarete | Guatemala City | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.22 $ | 5.78 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.5 $ | 51.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.07 $ | 6.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.42 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.18 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.05 $ | 1.34 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.38 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.59 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.5 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.62 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.67 $ | 8.68 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.92 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.79 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.85 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.08 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.59 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.31 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ | 8.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.36 $ | 3.61 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 37.2 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.28 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 18.6 $ | 8.84 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.7 $ | 40 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.17 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.9 $ | 5.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.58 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.09 $ | 2.56 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.9 $ | 50.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
38 $ | 77.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
41.1 $ | 43.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 224 $ | 310 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 393 $ | 688 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 669 $ | 564 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 700 $ | 1,342 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,275 $ | 1,411 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 917 $ | 991 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 221 $ | 452 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.93 % | 8.88 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.7 $ | 59.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.02 $ | 7.84 $ |
| Haircut | 7.45 $ | 15.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 103 $ | 114 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 57.4 $ | 51.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 366 $ | 219 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,816 $ | 5,642 $ |