Cost of living in Foley is 36% higher than in Guatemala City (without rent).
Rent in Foley is 147% more expensive than in Guatemala City.
Cost of living including rent in Foley is 86% higher than in Guatemala City.
Food in Foley is 48% more expensive than in Guatemala City.
Transport in Foley is 27% cheaper than in Guatemala City.
| Foley | Guatemala City | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Foley | Guatemala City | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.6 $ | 5.78 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 62 $ | 51.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.3 $ | 6.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.13 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.15 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.02 $ | 1.34 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.05 $ | 3.23 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.53 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.56 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 5.94 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.2 $ | 8.68 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.88 $ | 3.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.24 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.75 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.07 $ | 0.79 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.18 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ | 8.72 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.17 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.97 $ | 3.61 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.63 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 43.5 $ | 13.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.82 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.9 $ | 8.84 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 126 $ | 40 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.29 $ | 4.89 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.37 $ | 5.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.64 $ | 2.64 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.97 $ | 2.56 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
100 $ | 50.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
153 $ | 77.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59 $ | 43.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 952 $ | 310 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,655 $ | 688 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,006 $ | 564 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,913 $ | 1,342 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,717 $ | 1,411 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,534 $ | 991 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,721 $ | 452 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.38 % | 8.88 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 37.3 $ | 59.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.4 $ | 7.84 $ |
| Haircut | 16.1 $ | 15.2 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.5 $ | 114 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 40.5 $ | 51.1 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 688 $ | 219 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 14,865 $ | 5,642 $ |