Cost of living in the Guatemala
#1 2008-08-12 12:21:09
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Cost of living in the Guatemala
Hi everybody,
It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in the Guatemala.
Don't forget to mention where in the Guatemala you are living.
How much does it cost to live in the Guatemala?
> accommodation prices
> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...)
> food prices(per month, how much does it cost you?)
> health prices (for those who need medical insurance)
> eduction prices (if you need to pay)
> energy prices (oil, electricity)
> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone)
> prices of a good menu in a traditional restaurant
> prices of a beer and or a coffee in a regular pub
> price of the cinema
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#2 2008-11-25 16:38:21
- panaharoldo
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- From: Lake Atitlan
- Registered: 2008-11-25
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Re: Cost of living in the Guatemala
Rent can vary from $65/mo to $550/mo depending on amenities, proximity to lake, etc.
Home purchases can vary greatly. My walled in 1,800sqft home with 2 large bedroom suites, LR, DR, laundry room, pantry, big front foyer, center courtyard garden, maid's room, and attached garage cost $145K, 10 minutes walk to lakeside.
High speed 1Mb DSL Internet plus unlimited calls to Gt. land lines = $55/mo.
Cable tv = $10/mo; at least 10 US network channels
Eating out varies $4-$10 depending on number of beers @ $1.30 ea.
Taxi's around town = $.65/person
Typical trip to grocery store for 2 = $15; more if at the gringo store with imported items; less at mercado for fruits and vegetables.
Electricity bills average $65/mo (2 tv's, 2 computers, 2 stereos, garden fountains, washer/dryer, electric hot water heater)
Purified water per month averages $8
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#3 2009-06-16 22:39:08
- cbourgin
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- From: Quetzaltenango
- Registered: 2009-05-28
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Re: Cost of living in the Guatemala
Hi!
I'm leaving in Quetzaltenango (Xela).
> accommodation prices:
* a room in a shared house:$100/month. the includes electricity & water & sometimes internet.
* own apartment (unfurnished):$125
* furnished apartment: $190
> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...):
* mini bus in the city: $0.15
* taxi fare:$4
> food prices(per month, how much does it cost you?): depend where you buy it but if you buy it at the local market, around $80/month
Purified water: $10/month
> energy prices (oil, electricity): for normal gaz for the car $3.125/gallon
Gaz for oven:$15/month
> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone)
* internet: $49/month for 512 Kb
* cable: $10/month
* telephone: $6/month
> prices of a good menu in a traditional restaurant: you can eat a good meal for $10
> prices of a beer and or a coffee in a regular pub:
* small beer: $2 , litter:$4
* coffee: $1.5
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