Cost of living in Elk Grove is 102% higher than in Panajachel (without rent).
Rent in Elk Grove is 428% more expensive than in Panajachel.
Cost of living including rent in Elk Grove is 244% higher than in Panajachel.
Food in Elk Grove is 102% more expensive than in Panajachel.
Transport in Elk Grove is 227% more expensive than in Panajachel.
| Elk Grove | Panajachel | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Elk Grove | Panajachel | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
19.7 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 74.1 $ | 32.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.9 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.83 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.38 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.69 $ | 1.3 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.26 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.13 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.37 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.71 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.1 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.6 $ | 7.45 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.5 $ | 8.63 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.23 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.27 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.92 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.05 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.68 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.7 $ | 8.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.28 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 10.7 $ | 3.61 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.63 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 74.2 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.19 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.1 $ | 8.81 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 120 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.9 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.53 $ | 7.11 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.23 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.44 $ | 2.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
137 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
212 $ | 31.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
69.2 $ | 43.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,570 $ | 273 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,759 $ | 396 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,775 $ | 308 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,153 $ | 598 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,471 $ | 1,126 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 4,153 $ | 513 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,918 $ | 458 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.51 % | 9.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 60.2 $ | 38 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14 $ | 7.74 $ |
| Haircut | 19.9 $ | 7.58 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 90.7 $ | 114 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.9 $ | 50.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,600 $ | 218 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 25,474 $ | 5,667 $ |