Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Guatemala | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q87 (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 244 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q49 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 138 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q22 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 64 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 23 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q19 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 37 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q10 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 25 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q32 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 75 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 47 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q14 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 27 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 25 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q108 (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 265 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q16 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 33 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 21 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Guatemala | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q7,750 (Mex$ 20,270) | Mex$ 18,913 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,369 (Mex$ 11,428) | Mex$ 9,446 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q808 (Mex$ 2,115) | Mex$ 1,089 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q5,199 (Mex$ 13,597) | Mex$ 11,669 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,769 (Mex$ 7,242) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q711 (Mex$ 1,859) | Mex$ 844 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q207 (Mex$ 541) | Mex$ 402 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,187 (Mex$ 8,335) | Mex$ 7,396 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q781 (Mex$ 2,043) | Mex$ 2,437 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q111 (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 115 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q44 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 109 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 52% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Guatemala | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q449 (Mex$ 1,176) | Mex$ 917 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q422 (Mex$ 1,103) | Mex$ 652 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q836 (Mex$ 2,185) | Mex$ 1,593 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q629 (Mex$ 1,646) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Guatemala | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q122,213 (Mex$ 319,633) | Mex$ 332,628 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q9 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 21 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q131 (Mex$ 343) | Mex$ 504 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Guatemala | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q47 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 84 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q147 (Mex$ 383) | Mex$ 199 | + 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q247 (Mex$ 645) | Mex$ 580 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q59 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 76 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q28 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 55 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q39 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 58 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q19 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 30 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q15 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 32 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q85 (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 231 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Guatemala | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q156 (Mex$ 409) | Mex$ 318 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q72 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 156 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q182 (Mex$ 475) | Mex$ 742 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q320 (Mex$ 837) | Mex$ 741 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q52 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 149 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q27 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 82 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q21 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 42 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,158 (Mex$ 13,491) | Mex$ 12,133 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q0.41 (Mex$ 1.06) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q393 (Mex$ 1,028) | Mex$ 909 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q30 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 67 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,172 prices entered by 1,155 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
2.615
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 11% more expensive than in Mexico
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