Cost of living in Mexico compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 5% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Mexico | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 263 (Q102) | Q92 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 141 (Q54) | Q49 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (Q25) | Q24 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (Q9) | Q13 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 38 (Q15) | Q19 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 25 (Q10) | Q16 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 82 (Q32) | Q36 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (Q18) | Q22 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 28 (Q11) | Q14 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (Q10) | Q11 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 276 (Q107) | Q101 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 33 (Q13) | Q17 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (Q8) | Q9 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 15% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Mexico | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,748 (Q7,636) | Q7,595 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,749 (Q3,769) | Q4,784 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,081 (Q418) | Q780 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,888 (Q4,596) | Q5,366 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,607 (Q2,555) | Q3,185 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 821 (Q318) | Q622 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 398 (Q154) | Q196 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,463 (Q2,885) | Q2,988 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,442 (Q944) | Q903 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 113 (Q44) | Q104 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 118 (Q46) | Q32 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Mexico | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 934 (Q361) | Q490 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 700 (Q271) | Q405 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,551 (Q600) | Q869 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,249 (Q483) | Q724 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 29% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Mexico | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 330,130 (Q127,647) | Q138,997 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 22 (Q8) | Q17 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 490 (Q189) | Q278 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 40% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Mexico | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 84 (Q33) | Q39 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 187 (Q72) | Q208 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 593 (Q229) | Q226 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 70 (Q27) | Q67 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 53 (Q21) | Q31 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (Q22) | Q38 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (Q12) | Q20 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 34 (Q13) | Q15 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 218 (Q84) | Q82 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Mexico | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 322 (Q125) | Q165 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 157 (Q61) | Q76 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 698 (Q270) | Q233 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 738 (Q285) | Q320 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 153 (Q59) | Q53 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (Q32) | Q29 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 44 (Q17) | Q21 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,815 (Q4,955) | Q4,421 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.31 (Q0.89) | Q0.64 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 978 (Q378) | Q397 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 67 (Q26) | Q28 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,039 prices entered by 1,133 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mexico is 17% cheaper than in Guatemala
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