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| Expense | San José El Ídolo | San Juan Sacatepéquez | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.32 | $5.09 | San José El Ídolo |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $17.28 | $20.35 | San José El Ídolo |
| Cappuccino | $1.30 | $1.53 | San José El Ídolo |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $97.92 | $115 | San José El Ídolo |
| Monthly public transport pass | $15.84 | $18.66 | San José El Ídolo |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $41.76 | $49.18 | San José El Ídolo |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.10 | $14.25 | San José El Ídolo |
| Fitness club membership | $12.10 | $14.25 | San José El Ídolo |
| Cinema ticket | $3.17 | $3.73 | San José El Ídolo |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $171 | $210 | San José El Ídolo |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $119 | $146 | San José El Ídolo |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $358 | $439 | San José El Ídolo |
| Total single-person budget | $407 | $485 | San José El Ídolo |
| Average net salary | $405 | $477 |
San José El Ídolo is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in San José El Ídolo runs about $407 versus $485 in San Juan Sacatepéquez — a difference of roughly 19%.
Salary-adjusted, San José El Ídolo leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in San José El Ídolo · Full cost of living in San Juan Sacatepéquez