Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q81 (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 219 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 120 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q22 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 55 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 35 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 73 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 40 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q15 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 24 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q90 (Mex$ 243) | Mex$ 233 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q14 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 30 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,545 (Mex$ 17,654) | Mex$ 18,786 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,437 (Mex$ 9,269) | Mex$ 8,566 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q468 (Mex$ 1,263) | Mex$ 1,023 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,411 (Mex$ 11,897) | Mex$ 10,110 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,110 (Mex$ 5,692) | Mex$ 5,174 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q280 (Mex$ 756) | Mex$ 722 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q264 (Mex$ 712) | Mex$ 379 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,055 (Mex$ 8,240) | Mex$ 6,801 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q683 (Mex$ 1,841) | Mex$ 2,067 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q80 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 99 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q38 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 90 | + 13% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 35% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q460 (Mex$ 1,239) | Mex$ 840 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q296 (Mex$ 799) | Mex$ 645 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q725 (Mex$ 1,954) | Mex$ 1,520 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q777 (Mex$ 2,096) | Mex$ 1,123 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q138,741 (Mex$ 374,211) | Mex$ 347,613 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q124 (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 538 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 63% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q44 (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 82 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q124 (Mex$ 333) | Mex$ 183 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q250 (Mex$ 673) | Mex$ 524 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 80 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q34 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 50 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q47 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 55 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 30 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 29 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q77 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 188 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q176 (Mex$ 474) | Mex$ 305 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 150 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q196 (Mex$ 528) | Mex$ 841 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q460 (Mex$ 1,240) | Mex$ 683 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q61 (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 126 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 71 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q35 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 39 | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (Mex$ 14,584) | Mex$ 10,309 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (Mex$ 3.46) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q353 (Mex$ 951) | Mex$ 979 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q27 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 62 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
2.697
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,423 prices entered by 1,244 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 14% more expensive than in Mexico
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