- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 15% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 116 (Q42) | Q44 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 92 (Q34) | Q42 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 62 (Q23) | Q26 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (Q6) | Q11 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (Q11) | Q14 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (Q7) | Q9 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (Q22) | Q40 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (Q14) | Q18 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (Q8) | Q8 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 20 (Q7) | Q10 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 212 (Q77) | Q74 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 24 (Q9) | Q15 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (Q7) | Q6 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 23% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,042 (Q6,925) | Q6,396 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,163 (Q3,696) | Q4,601 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,445 (Q526) | Q690 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 10,288 (Q3,741) | Q4,827 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 5,961 (Q2,168) | Q3,545 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,321 (Q480) | Q464 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 (Q140) | Q389 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,231 (Q2,993) | Q3,457 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,999 (Q727) | Q755 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 99 (Q36) | Q59 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 96 (Q35) | Q20 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 43% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 822 (Q299) | Q647 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 645 (Q235) | Q404 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,409 (Q512) | Q716 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,208 (Q439) | Q770 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 6% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 297,060 (Q108,031) | Q128,369 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (Q6) | Q7 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 511 (Q186) | Q124 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 (Q26) | Q45 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 182 (Q66) | Q136 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 535 (Q195) | Q261 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 66 (Q24) | Q49 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (Q18) | Q30 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (Q18) | Q41 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (Q10) | Q16 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 27 (Q10) | Q13 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 122 (Q44) | Q62 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 25% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 368 (Q134) | Q157 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 135 (Q49) | Q83 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,118 (Q407) | Q178 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 703 (Q256) | Q301 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 94 (Q34) | Q47 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 52 (Q19) | Q26 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (Q15) | Q25 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,180 (Q3,702) | Q4,218 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.38 (Q0.87) | Q1.12 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 662 (Q241) | Q483 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 50 (Q18) | Q23 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.36367
GTQ
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,348 prices entered by 1,386 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 20% cheaper than in Guatemala
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