Cost of living in Cardenas is 59% higher than in Quetzaltenango (without rent).
Rent in Cardenas is 45% more expensive than in Quetzaltenango.
Cost of living including rent in Cardenas is 52% higher than in Quetzaltenango.
Food in Cardenas is 74% more expensive than in Quetzaltenango.
Transport in Cardenas is 39% more expensive than in Quetzaltenango.
| Cardenas | Quetzaltenango | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cardenas | Quetzaltenango | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
27.3 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 47.6 $ | 26.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.6 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.6 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.32 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 3.2 $ | 0.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.08 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.65 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.72 $ | 5.53 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.87 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 8.64 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.97 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.15 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.94 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 4.77 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.5 $ | 9.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.02 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.32 $ | 3.21 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.2 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.3 $ | 11 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.51 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.79 $ | 8.41 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 50.8 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 14.3 $ | 5.67 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 10.9 $ | 7.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.38 $ | 2.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
35.6 $ | 43.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
55 $ | 67.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
64.5 $ | 41.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 393 $ | 302 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 537 $ | 247 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 588 $ | 204 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 847 $ | 359 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 362 $ | 1,011 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 332 $ | 306 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 54.8 $ | 473 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.5 % | 7.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.4 $ | 31.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.73 $ | 6.54 $ |
| Haircut | 12.2 $ | 4.53 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 98.6 $ | 109 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 50.7 $ | 50.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 87.9 $ | 219 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,740 $ | 5,607 $ |