Cost of living in Lake Havasu is 52% higher than in Panajachel (without rent).
Rent in Lake Havasu is 283% more expensive than in Panajachel.
Cost of living including rent in Lake Havasu is 153% higher than in Panajachel.
Food in Lake Havasu is 46% more expensive than in Panajachel.
Transport in Lake Havasu is 132% more expensive than in Panajachel.
| Lake Havasu | Panajachel | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lake Havasu | Panajachel | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.6 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 45.2 $ | 32.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.96 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.29 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.78 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.73 $ | 1.3 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.16 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.29 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.01 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.37 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.1 $ | 7.45 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.82 $ | 8.63 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.96 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.76 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.09 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.54 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.34 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.97 $ | 8.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.65 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.93 $ | 3.61 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.4 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 60.4 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.03 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16 $ | 8.81 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 114 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.33 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.11 $ | 7.11 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.97 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.13 $ | 2.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
102 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
158 $ | 31.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
81.1 $ | 43.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,093 $ | 273 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,112 $ | 396 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,302 $ | 308 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,605 $ | 598 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,513 $ | 1,126 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,825 $ | 513 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,501 $ | 458 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.46 % | 9.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.6 $ | 38 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 14.9 $ | 7.74 $ |
| Haircut | 22.3 $ | 7.58 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62.3 $ | 114 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 44.1 $ | 50.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,056 $ | 218 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 13,213 $ | 5,667 $ |