Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala)
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| Food | + 90% | |||
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| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (Q150) | Q51 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Q87) | Q46 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.05 (Q39) | Q28 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (Q9) | Q12 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (Q56) | Q18 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.23 (Q33) | Q10 | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Q50) | Q42 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.99 (Q31) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (Q17) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.33 (Q26) | Q10 | + 152% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Q111) | Q61 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.75 (Q21) | Q18 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.50 (Q27) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 214% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 214% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,230 (Q25,184) | Q5,845 | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,709 (Q21,123) | Q4,085 | + 417% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (Q1,527) | Q524 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,371 (Q18,488) | Q4,162 | + 344% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,800 (Q14,036) | Q3,273 | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $111 (Q865) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (Q502) | Q313 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $308 (Q2,399) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $110 (Q854) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (Q106) | Q123 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (Q240) | Q23 | + 961% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (Q443) | Q250 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $55 (Q431) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (Q738) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $124 (Q965) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,894 (Q178,476) | Q130,000 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 (Q11) | Q21 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (Q604) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (Q144) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (Q83) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Q114) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (Q968) | Q185 | + 422% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Q73) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.27 (Q25) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Q56) | Q33 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.90 (Q38) | Q17 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (Q17) | Q13 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (Q219) | Q77 | + 183% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 146% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| San Diego, California | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (Q484) | Q135 | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (Q226) | Q98 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $239 (Q1,860) | Q150 | + 1140% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $95 (Q739) | Q230 | + 221% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (Q131) | Q39 | + 237% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 (Q38) | Q23 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Q61) | Q22 | + 175% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $521 (Q4,064) | Q350 | + 1061% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (Q2.32) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (Q426) | Q287 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Q77) | Q28 | + 177% | |
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TOTAL | + 95% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 273 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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