Cost of Living in West Haven vs Guatemala City

Cost of living in West Haven is 59% higher than in Guatemala City (without rent).

Rent in West Haven is 223% more expensive than in Guatemala City.

Cost of living including rent in West Haven is 133% higher than in Guatemala City.

Food in West Haven is 71% more expensive than in Guatemala City.

Transport in West Haven is very similar to Guatemala City.

West Haven vs. Guatemala City Comparision

West Haven Guatemala City
Cost of Living, including rent
2,342 $
1,005 $
Without Rent
877 $
551 $
Rent & Utilities
1,465 $
454 $
Food
636 $
373 $
Transport
66 $
66 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
4,341 $
452 $
Quality of Life
68
50
Population
55.6K
1.2M

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West Haven Guatemala City

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
16.5 $ 5.78 $
Dinner, for 2 77.6 $ 51.3 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 10.4 $ 6.38 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7.29 $ 2.93 $
Capuccino 4.86 $ 3.29 $
Coke, 330ml 2.35 $ 1.34 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.1 $ 1.98 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 4.3 $ 3.23 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.58 $ 2.52 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.09 $ 2.41 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 11.8 $ 5.94 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.4 $ 7.57 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 15.6 $ 8.68 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.41 $ 3.51 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.03 $ 1.59 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.83 $ 3.46 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.14 $ 1.86 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.43 $ 2.46 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.26 $ 0.79 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.33 $ 2.79 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15.9 $ 8.72 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.34 $ 1.75 $
Cigarette pack 11.2 $ 3.61 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 1.8 $ 0.84 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 67 $ 13.6 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 0.94 $ 1.1 $
Taxi, 8 km 22.8 $ 8.84 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 161 $ 40 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 11.2 $ 4.89 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 6.74 $ 5.8 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.11 $ 2.64 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.9 $ 2.56 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
104 $ 50.4 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
161 $ 77.1 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
62 $ 43.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 1,226 $ 310 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 2,437 $ 688 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,594 $ 564 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 3,114 $ 1,342 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,757 $ 1,411 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,627 $ 991 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 4,341 $ 452 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.45 % 8.88 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 32.5 $ 59.1 $
Cinema, 1 seat 13.9 $ 7.84 $
Haircut 20.5 $ 15.2 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 84.9 $ 114 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 48.2 $ 51.1 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,506 $ 219 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 20,189 $ 5,642 $