Cost of living in LaGrange is 59% higher than in Mazatenango (without rent).
Rent in LaGrange is 255% more expensive than in Mazatenango.
Cost of living including rent in LaGrange is 144% higher than in Mazatenango.
Food in LaGrange is 55% more expensive than in Mazatenango.
Transport in LaGrange is 133% more expensive than in Mazatenango.
| LaGrange | Mazatenango | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| LaGrange | Mazatenango | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.3 $ | 5.76 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 63.4 $ | 51.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.3 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 5.39 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.79 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.2 $ | 1.36 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.96 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.26 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.82 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.38 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.8 $ | 5.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.6 $ | 7.58 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.6 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.43 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.51 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.96 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.86 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.59 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.7 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.91 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 7.69 $ | 3.62 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.09 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 57.6 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.86 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 17.3 $ | 8.74 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 108 $ | 29 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.87 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.4 $ | 7.26 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.66 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.23 $ | 2.35 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
129 $ | 50 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
197 $ | 77.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
61 $ | 43.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,120 $ | 288 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,885 $ | 334 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,283 $ | 269 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,479 $ | 501 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,347 $ | 1,082 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,001 $ | 420 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 4,165 $ | 470 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.5 % | 8.92 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 54.3 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.3 $ | 7.69 $ |
| Haircut | 18 $ | 6.32 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.2 $ | 115 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.4 $ | 50.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,015 $ | 219 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,724 $ | 5,599 $ |