Cost of living in Columbus is 66% higher than in Quetzaltenango (without rent).
Rent in Columbus is 270% more expensive than in Quetzaltenango.
Cost of living including rent in Columbus is 163% higher than in Quetzaltenango.
Food in Columbus is 67% more expensive than in Quetzaltenango.
Transport in Columbus is 96% more expensive than in Quetzaltenango.
| Columbus | Quetzaltenango | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Columbus | Quetzaltenango | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.5 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 49.7 $ | 26.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.52 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.02 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ | 0.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.84 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.81 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.07 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 5.53 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.61 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.24 $ | 8.64 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.55 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.34 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.74 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.22 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.49 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.9 $ | 9.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.71 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.03 $ | 3.21 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.31 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 52.7 $ | 11 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.83 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.9 $ | 8.41 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 106 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.79 $ | 5.67 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.14 $ | 7.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.56 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.16 $ | 2.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
205 $ | 43.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
311 $ | 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 | 1,082 $ | 302 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,246 $ | 247 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,136 $ | 204 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,397 $ | 359 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,333 $ | 1,011 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,342 $ | 306 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,684 $ | 473 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.72 % | 7.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 9.92 $ | 31.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 10 $ | 6.54 $ |
| Haircut | 17.4 $ | 4.53 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 79.7 $ | 109 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.3 $ | 50.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 871 $ | 219 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 9,406 $ | 5,607 $ |