Cost of living in Thornton is 118% higher than in Quetzaltenango (without rent).
Rent in Thornton is 420% more expensive than in Quetzaltenango.
Cost of living including rent in Thornton is 260% higher than in Quetzaltenango.
Food in Thornton is 116% more expensive than in Quetzaltenango.
Transport in Thornton is 155% more expensive than in Quetzaltenango.
| Thornton | Quetzaltenango | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Thornton | Quetzaltenango | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
18 $ | 4.57 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 80.5 $ | 26.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.95 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.02 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.55 $ | 2.69 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.86 $ | 0.5 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.39 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.75 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.88 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.4 $ | 5.53 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.8 $ | 6.06 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.1 $ | 8.64 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.24 $ | 2.34 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.7 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.49 $ | 0.8 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.9 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 16 $ | 9.86 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.73 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.94 $ | 3.21 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.98 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 102 $ | 11 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.86 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.8 $ | 8.41 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 145 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.3 $ | 5.67 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.85 $ | 7.53 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.6 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.57 $ | 2.32 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
120 $ | 43.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
183 $ | 67.5 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
67.4 $ | 41.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,591 $ | 302 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,545 $ | 247 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 2,260 $ | 204 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 2,806 $ | 359 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,291 $ | 1,011 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,465 $ | 306 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,431 $ | 473 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.56 % | 7.75 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.6 $ | 31.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13.5 $ | 6.54 $ |
| Haircut | 24.9 $ | 4.53 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 92 $ | 109 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.8 $ | 50.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,394 $ | 219 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 16,215 $ | 5,607 $ |