Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 38% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 19% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Xalapa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q89 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 149 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q47 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 111 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q27 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 59 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q13 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 24 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q18 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 33 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q11 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q45 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 53 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q17 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 38 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q10 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 22 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q94 (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 223 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q17 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 27 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 86% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Xalapa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,260 (Mex$ 17,144) | Mex$ 7,371 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,387 (Mex$ 10,359) | Mex$ 4,680 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q470 (Mex$ 1,109) | Mex$ 453 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,763 (Mex$ 11,247) | Mex$ 4,339 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,489 (Mex$ 5,878) | Mex$ 2,631 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q327 (Mex$ 773) | Mex$ 738 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q219 (Mex$ 518) | Mex$ 380 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,117 (Mex$ 7,360) | Mex$ 5,616 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,007 (Mex$ 2,378) | Mex$ 2,456 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q85 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 90 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q26 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 113 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Xalapa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q455 (Mex$ 1,074) | Mex$ 985 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q261 (Mex$ 617) | Mex$ 679 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q719 (Mex$ 1,698) | Mex$ 1,324 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q547 (Mex$ 1,291) | Mex$ 1,038 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 24% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Xalapa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q158,657 (Mex$ 374,651) | Mex$ 306,477 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q12 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q313 (Mex$ 739) | Mex$ 630 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q111 (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 152 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 102% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Xalapa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q50 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 82 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q171 (Mex$ 403) | Mex$ 138 | + 192% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q305 (Mex$ 719) | Mex$ 474 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q44 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 53 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q36 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 44 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q44 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 35 | + 195% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 26 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q16 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 27 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q89 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 109 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 41% more expensive than in Xalapa (Mexico) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Xalapa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q155 (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 253 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q88 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 174 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q206 (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 610 | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q335 (Mex$ 791) | Mex$ 426 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q57 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 72 | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q31 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 53 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q18 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 35 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,263 (Mex$ 12,427) | Mex$ 11,133 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.46 (Mex$ 3.45) | Mex$ 2.27 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q375 (Mex$ 886) | Mex$ 497 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q25 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 59 | + 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 890 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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