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Guatemala

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Mauritius

Port Louis vs. Guatemala City Cost of Living Summary

Port Louis is 22.8% cheaper than Guatemala City.

Restaurants: pay 12.2% less in Port Louis
Groceries: pay 26.9% less in Port Louis
Transportation: pay 37.7% more in Port Louis
Housing: pay 44.5% less in Port Louis
Childcare: pay 34.8% less in Port Louis
Entertainment and Sports: pay 14.2% less in Port Louis
Clothing: pay 14.1% more in Port Louis

The cost of transportation and clothing in Port Louis are more expensive than in Guatemala City. Expenses including housing, childcare, groceries, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in Port Louis.

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Port Louis vs. Guatemala City Cost Breakdown

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pay 12.2% less for restaurants

	Guatemala City	Port Louis
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.81 GTQ52.10	$5.80 MUR274.04	-14.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.86 GTQ60.11	$7.38 MUR348.77	-6.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.13 GTQ8.62	$1.15 MUR54.25	+1.9%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.95 GTQ7.27	$0.65 MUR30.64	-31.7%
Average			-12.2%

Guatemala City vs. Port Louis - Cost of restaurants

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pay 26.9% less for groceries

	Guatemala City	Port Louis
Bread 1 loaf	$3.06 GTQ23.38	$0.75 MUR35.62	-75.3%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.16 GTQ24.18	$2.64 MUR124.56	-16.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.79 GTQ59.62	$5.94 MUR280.76	-23.7%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.54 GTQ19.40	$2.60 MUR123.00	+2.7%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.27 GTQ32.69	$2.87 MUR135.60	-32.8%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.77 GTQ13.56	$1.27 MUR59.89	-28.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.76 GTQ5.83	$1.20 MUR56.50	+57.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.29 GTQ9.90	$0.64 MUR30.28	-50.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.74 GTQ5.63	$1.34 MUR63.28	+82.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.69 GTQ5.25	$0.44 MUR20.79	-35.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.97 GTQ7.43	$0.44 MUR20.79	-54.7%
Average			-26.9%

Guatemala City vs. Port Louis - Cost of groceries

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pay 37.7% more for transportation

	Guatemala City	Port Louis
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.17 GTQ39.53	$5.22 MUR246.49	+1.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$14.23 GTQ108.90	$31.65 MUR1,494.75	+122.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$27,487.68 GTQ210K	$36,395.48 MUR2M	+32.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	??	$29.54 MUR1,395.10
Average			+37.7%

Guatemala City vs. Port Louis - Cost of transportation

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pay 44.5% less for housing

	Guatemala City	Port Louis
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$46.14 GTQ353.04	$29.01 MUR1,370.18	-37.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$825.96 GTQ6,320.23	$477.54 MUR22,554.06	-42.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$544.31 GTQ4,165.07	$274.28 MUR12,954.47	-49.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$55.58 GTQ425.28	$34.29 MUR1,619.31	-38.3%
Average			-44.5%

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pay 34.8% less for childcare

	Guatemala City	Port Louis
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$340.40 GTQ2,604.78	$126.59 MUR5,978.99	-62.8%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,685.90 GTQ51,160.52	$7,653.95 MUR361K	+14.5%
Average			-34.8%

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pay 14.2% less for entertainment and sports

	Guatemala City	Port Louis
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.27 GTQ25.05	$2.64 MUR124.56	-19.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.34 GTQ25.59	$2.64 MUR124.56	-21.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.06 GTQ31.06	$6.44 MUR303.93	+58.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$39.43 GTQ301.73	$26.16 MUR1,235.66	-33.6%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.48 GTQ49.59	$6.33 MUR298.95	-2.3%
Average			-14.2%

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pay 14.1% more for clothing

	Guatemala City	Port Louis
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$49.64 GTQ379.84	$77.36 MUR3,653.82	+55.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$47.46 GTQ363.17	$73.85 MUR3,487.74	+55.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$117.72 GTQ900.82	$119.56 MUR5,646.82	+1.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$112.60 GTQ861.58	$77.36 MUR3,653.82	-31.3%
Average			+14.1%

Guatemala City vs. Port Louis - Cost of clothing

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