- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mexico compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 3% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 117 (Q48) | Q43 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 93 (Q38) | Q42 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 64 (Q26) | Q28 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 18 (Q7) | Q11 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 31 (Q13) | Q14 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (Q8) | Q9 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 61 (Q25) | Q38 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (Q15) | Q18 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (Q10) | Q8 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 21 (Q9) | Q11 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 219 (Q89) | Q74 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 25 (Q10) | Q14 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (Q8) | Q7 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 11% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 19,606 (Q8,009) | Q6,396 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,093 (Q4,123) | Q4,601 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,542 (Q630) | Q690 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 11,108 (Q4,538) | Q4,724 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 6,236 (Q2,548) | Q3,545 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,530 (Q625) | Q450 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 382 (Q156) | Q387 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 8,101 (Q3,309) | Q3,344 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,046 (Q836) | Q755 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 101 (Q41) | Q59 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 78 (Q32) | Q20 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 35% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 816 (Q333) | Q628 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 644 (Q263) | Q404 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,455 (Q595) | Q716 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,279 (Q523) | Q686 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 13% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 299,775 (Q122,461) | Q137,477 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 18 (Q8) | Q7 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 466 (Q190) | Q133 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 31% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 73 (Q30) | Q45 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 172 (Q70) | Q121 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 533 (Q218) | Q254 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 67 (Q27) | Q49 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 47 (Q19) | Q30 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 51 (Q21) | Q40 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 28 (Q11) | Q16 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (Q11) | Q13 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 119 (Q49) | Q58 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 13% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 368 (Q150) | Q150 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 136 (Q56) | Q84 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 1,203 (Q492) | Q178 | + 177% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 720 (Q294) | Q309 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 100 (Q41) | Q47 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 54 (Q22) | Q25 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (Q18) | Q25 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 10,379 (Q4,240) | Q4,893 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.41 (Q0.99) | Q1.12 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 702 (Q287) | Q444 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (Q21) | Q24 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.40851
GTQ
/
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,958 prices entered by 1,269 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 9% cheaper than in Guatemala
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