Cost of living in Santa Isabel is 49% higher than in Panajachel (without rent).
Rent in Santa Isabel is 60% more expensive than in Panajachel.
Cost of living including rent in Santa Isabel is 53% higher than in Panajachel.
Food in Santa Isabel is 51% more expensive than in Panajachel.
Transport in Santa Isabel is 125% more expensive than in Panajachel.
| Santa Isabel | Panajachel | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Santa Isabel | Panajachel | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.54 $ | 4.5 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 75 $ | 32.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.17 $ | 6.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.02 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.34 $ | 1.3 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.32 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 2.49 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.59 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.3 $ | 5.97 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.61 $ | 7.45 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.7 $ | 8.63 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.78 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.54 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.58 $ | 3.49 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.83 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.83 $ | 2.46 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.77 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 18 $ | 8.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.55 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 11.3 $ | 3.61 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.81 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 63.4 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.98 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.2 $ | 8.81 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 68.7 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.46 $ | 5.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.5 $ | 7.11 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.28 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.65 $ | 2.37 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
132 $ | 20.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
203 $ | 31.1 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59.7 $ | 43.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 335 $ | 273 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 551 $ | 396 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 448 $ | 308 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 601 $ | 598 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,000 $ | 1,126 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 883 $ | 513 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,572 $ | 458 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.74 % | 9.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 49.6 $ | 38 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.48 $ | 7.74 $ |
| Haircut | 15.3 $ | 7.58 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91 $ | 114 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.8 $ | 50.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 455 $ | 218 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,400 $ | 5,667 $ |