Cost of living in San Sebastian is 35% higher than in Mazatenango (without rent).
Rent in San Sebastian is 154% more expensive than in Mazatenango.
Cost of living including rent in San Sebastian is 87% higher than in Mazatenango.
Food in San Sebastian is 18% more expensive than in Mazatenango.
Transport in San Sebastian is 168% more expensive than in Mazatenango.
| San Sebastian | Mazatenango | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| San Sebastian | Mazatenango | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.5 $ | 5.76 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.6 $ | 51.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.13 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.29 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.08 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.28 $ | 1.36 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.17 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.26 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.28 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.6 $ | 5.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.62 $ | 7.58 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.4 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.95 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.37 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.71 $ | 3.52 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.79 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.76 $ | 2.47 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.95 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.58 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.67 $ | 3.62 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.06 $ | 0.39 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 39.6 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.77 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.2 $ | 8.74 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 102 $ | 29 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.5 $ | 5.56 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.47 $ | 7.26 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.59 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.34 $ | 2.35 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
97.7 $ | 50 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
149 $ | 77.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
36.2 $ | 43.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 757 $ | 288 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,392 $ | 334 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,107 $ | 269 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,018 $ | 501 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,084 $ | 1,082 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 5,624 $ | 420 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,480 $ | 470 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 3.49 % | 8.92 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 52.4 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 9.16 $ | 7.69 $ |
| Haircut | 17.5 $ | 6.32 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 85.6 $ | 115 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 109 $ | 50.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 445 $ | 219 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 12,616 $ | 5,599 $ |