Cost of living in Passaic is 89% higher than in Mazatenango (without rent).
Rent in Passaic is 354% more expensive than in Mazatenango.
Cost of living including rent in Passaic is 204% higher than in Mazatenango.
Food in Passaic is 77% more expensive than in Mazatenango.
Transport in Passaic is 262% more expensive than in Mazatenango.
| Passaic | Mazatenango | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Passaic | Mazatenango | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
17.5 $ | 5.76 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 120 $ | 51.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.5 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7.93 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.95 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.48 $ | 1.36 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 4.18 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.74 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.44 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 5.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.42 $ | 7.58 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.7 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.05 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.1 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.11 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.6 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.71 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.99 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.4 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18.6 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 13.5 $ | 3.62 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.89 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 121 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.01 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 21 $ | 8.74 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 146 $ | 29 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.4 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.05 $ | 7.26 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.22 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.47 $ | 2.35 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
100 $ | 50 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
156 $ | 77.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
50.3 $ | 43.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,502 $ | 288 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,821 $ | 334 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,824 $ | 269 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,677 $ | 501 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,707 $ | 1,082 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,281 $ | 420 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,416 $ | 470 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.64 % | 8.92 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 34 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 19.9 $ | 7.69 $ |
| Haircut | 23.3 $ | 6.32 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.7 $ | 115 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.5 $ | 50.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,509 $ | 219 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 17,055 $ | 5,599 $ |