Cost of living in Guatemala City is very similar to San Salvador (without rent).
Rent in Guatemala City is 28% cheaper than in San Salvador.
Cost of living including rent in Guatemala City is 16% lower than in San Salvador.
Food in Guatemala City is very similar to San Salvador.
Transport in Guatemala City is 28% cheaper than in San Salvador.
| Guatemala City | San Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Guatemala City | San Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.78 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 51.3 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.38 $ | 8.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.93 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.29 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.34 $ | 1.08 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.98 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.23 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.52 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.41 $ | 2.79 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.94 $ | 7.57 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.57 $ | 5.45 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.68 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.51 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.59 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.46 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.86 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.79 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.72 $ | 14.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.61 $ | 4.09 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.84 $ | 0.35 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.6 $ | 26.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.1 $ | 1.09 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.84 $ | 28.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 40 $ | 40 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.89 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.8 $ | 5.62 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.64 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.56 $ | 1.58 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.4 $ | 63.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
77.1 $ | 96.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
43.3 $ | 37.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 310 $ | 482 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 688 $ | 846 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 564 $ | 720 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,342 $ | 1,267 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,411 $ | 2,019 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 991 $ | 1,397 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 452 $ | 493 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 8.88 % | 10.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 59.1 $ | 34.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.84 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Haircut | 15.2 $ | 9.67 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 114 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 51.1 $ | 69.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 219 $ | 160 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,642 $ | 4,693 $ |