Cost of living in Mexico compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 9% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 217 (Q80) | Q78 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 120 (Q44) | Q44 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 55 (Q20) | Q22 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (Q8) | Q11 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (Q13) | Q16 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (Q9) | Q8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (Q27) | Q30 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 40 (Q15) | Q15 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (Q9) | Q11 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (Q9) | Q14 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 232 (Q86) | Q97 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (Q11) | Q14 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (Q8) | Q8 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 13% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,994 (Q7,010) | Q6,545 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,629 (Q3,185) | Q3,437 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,028 (Q380) | Q468 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,061 (Q3,713) | Q4,253 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,160 (Q1,904) | Q2,110 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 730 (Q269) | Q280 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 379 (Q140) | Q264 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,882 (Q2,540) | Q3,055 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,061 (Q761) | Q683 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (Q36) | Q64 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (Q34) | Q21 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 26% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 839 (Q310) | Q460 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 651 (Q240) | Q296 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,510 (Q557) | Q725 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,117 (Q412) | Q777 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 18% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 347,300 (Q128,175) | Q138,741 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (Q7) | Q6 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 535 (Q197) | Q124 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 38% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 82 (Q30) | Q44 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 183 (Q67) | Q124 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 519 (Q192) | Q233 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 80 (Q29) | Q48 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (Q18) | Q34 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 55 (Q20) | Q47 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 30 (Q11) | Q16 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (Q11) | Q17 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 189 (Q70) | Q74 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 24% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 305 (Q113) | Q151 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (Q55) | Q83 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 846 (Q312) | Q196 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 683 (Q252) | Q401 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 125 (Q46) | Q61 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (Q26) | Q34 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 39 (Q14) | Q31 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,288 (Q3,797) | Q5,407 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.62 (Q0.97) | Q1.28 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 986 (Q364) | Q353 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (Q23) | Q34 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 11% cheaper than in Guatemala
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