Cost of living in Canovanas is 61% higher than in Mazatenango (without rent).
Rent in Canovanas is 128% more expensive than in Mazatenango.
Cost of living including rent in Canovanas is 90% higher than in Mazatenango.
Food in Canovanas is 63% more expensive than in Mazatenango.
Transport in Canovanas is 148% more expensive than in Mazatenango.
| Canovanas | Mazatenango | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Canovanas | Mazatenango | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
20.1 $ | 5.76 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 84.5 $ | 51.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.78 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.03 $ | 1.36 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.14 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.53 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.57 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.5 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 5.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.65 $ | 7.58 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.75 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.6 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.83 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.88 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.55 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.5 $ | 3.62 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.3 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 50 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 22 $ | 8.74 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 61.3 $ | 29 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.37 $ | 7.26 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.93 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.66 $ | 2.35 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
139 $ | 50 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
213 $ | 77.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
70.7 $ | 43.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 634 $ | 288 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,269 $ | 334 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 731 $ | 269 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,815 $ | 501 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,603 $ | 1,082 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,908 $ | 420 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,003 $ | 470 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.69 % | 8.92 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.1 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.1 $ | 7.69 $ |
| Haircut | 17.9 $ | 6.32 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.3 $ | 115 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.6 $ | 50.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 461 $ | 219 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,416 $ | 5,599 $ |