Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala)
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| Food | + 36% | |||
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| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (Q84) | Q51 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Q64) | Q46 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.76 (Q29) | Q28 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.12 (Q9) | Q12 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (Q25) | Q18 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (Q31) | Q10 | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.88 (Q46) | Q42 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.17 (Q25) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (Q13) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.82 (Q14) | Q10 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Q122) | Q61 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.34 (Q18) | Q18 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.23 (Q10) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,077 (Q8,460) | Q5,845 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $849 (Q6,671) | Q4,085 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (Q1,536) | Q524 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $781 (Q6,137) | Q4,162 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $533 (Q4,190) | Q3,273 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (Q959) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (Q318) | Q313 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $322 (Q2,529) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (Q711) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (Q67) | Q123 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (Q98) | Q23 | + 332% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (Q367) | Q250 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (Q292) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Q787) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (Q621) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,332 (Q167,535) | Q130,000 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (Q7) | Q21 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $32 (Q255) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (Q162) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.00 (Q39) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (Q97) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $78 (Q612) | Q185 | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.68 (Q45) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.42 (Q27) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.39 (Q34) | Q33 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.46 (Q27) | Q17 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.06 (Q16) | Q13 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (Q109) | Q77 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (Q280) | Q135 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Q176) | Q98 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $58 (Q454) | Q150 | + 203% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (Q413) | Q230 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Q61) | Q39 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.39 (Q34) | Q23 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (Q39) | Q22 | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $419 (Q3,293) | Q350 | + 841% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (Q363) | Q287 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Q62) | Q28 | + 122% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 88 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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