- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q40 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 118 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 94 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 66 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 19 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 31 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 61 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 37 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q75 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 222 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 25 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (Mex$ 16,925) | Mex$ 19,556 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (Mex$ 12,173) | Mex$ 10,442 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (Mex$ 1,827) | Mex$ 1,618 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,905 (Mex$ 12,980) | Mex$ 11,793 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (Mex$ 9,381) | Mex$ 6,647 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (Mex$ 1,190) | Mex$ 1,607 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q341 (Mex$ 903) | Mex$ 383 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,536 (Mex$ 9,356) | Mex$ 8,060 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q747 (Mex$ 1,977) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q102 (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 104 | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q21 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 87 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q430 (Mex$ 1,139) | Mex$ 801 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q466 (Mex$ 1,232) | Mex$ 658 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q745 (Mex$ 1,971) | Mex$ 1,496 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q699 (Mex$ 1,851) | Mex$ 1,293 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q117,546 (Mex$ 311,039) | Mex$ 313,201 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q14 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 19 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q118 (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 459 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 67% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q42 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 79 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q144 (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 191 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q274 (Mex$ 724) | Mex$ 551 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q50 (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 69 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 49 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 53 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 28 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 29 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 123 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (Mex$ 415) | Mex$ 384 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q89 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 136 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q185 (Mex$ 489) | Mex$ 1,216 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q373 (Mex$ 988) | Mex$ 752 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q46 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 103 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 54 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 45 | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (Mex$ 12,947) | Mex$ 10,347 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.74 (Mex$ 4.62) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (Mex$ 1,126) | Mex$ 720 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 52 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.646
MXN
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,879 prices entered by 1,237 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 21% more expensive than in Mexico
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