Cost of living in Limon is very similar to Guatemala City (without rent).
Rent in Limon is 43% more expensive than in Guatemala City.
Cost of living including rent in Limon is 20% higher than in Guatemala City.
Food in Limon is 2% more expensive than in Guatemala City.
Transport in Limon is 24% cheaper than in Guatemala City.
| Limon | Guatemala City | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Limon | Guatemala City | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 4.91 $ | 5.78 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 45 $ | 51.3 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.89 $ | 6.38 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.59 $ | 2.93 $ | 
| Capuccino | 3.64 $ | 3.29 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 1.79 $ | 1.34 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.39 $ | 1.98 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.9 $ | 3.23 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.9 $ | 2.52 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.06 $ | 2.41 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18 $ | 5.94 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.72 $ | 7.57 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.58 $ | 8.68 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.65 $ | 3.51 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 1.59 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.02 $ | 3.46 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.86 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.22 $ | 2.46 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 0.79 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.03 $ | 2.79 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.8 $ | 8.72 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.8 $ | 1.75 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 4.86 $ | 3.61 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.91 $ | 0.84 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 56.4 $ | 13.6 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.5 $ | 1.1 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 14.3 $ | 8.84 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 66.6 $ | 40 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.07 $ | 4.89 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 7.05 $ | 5.8 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.77 $ | 2.64 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.91 $ | 2.56 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 132 $ | 50.4 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 200 $ | 77.1 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 44.6 $ | 43.3 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 440 $ | 310 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 228 $ | 688 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 590 $ | 564 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 505 $ | 1,342 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,175 $ | 1,411 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,349 $ | 991 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,045 $ | 452 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.25 % | 8.88 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33 $ | 59.1 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.92 $ | 7.84 $ | 
| Haircut | 12.8 $ | 15.2 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 111 $ | 114 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 70.3 $ | 51.1 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 470 $ | 219 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,720 $ | 5,642 $ |