- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q49 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 119 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 96 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 65 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 19 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 31 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 64 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 38 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 24 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 22 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q87 (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 217 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 25 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (Mex$ 15,668) | Mex$ 19,349 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (Mex$ 11,270) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (Mex$ 1,691) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,659 (Mex$ 11,412) | Mex$ 12,212 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (Mex$ 8,684) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (Mex$ 1,101) | Mex$ 1,316 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q341 (Mex$ 836) | Mex$ 382 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,536 (Mex$ 8,661) | Mex$ 8,037 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q747 (Mex$ 1,830) | Mex$ 2,017 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q102 (Mex$ 251) | Mex$ 110 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q44 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 79 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 51% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q430 (Mex$ 1,055) | Mex$ 841 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q466 (Mex$ 1,141) | Mex$ 674 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q745 (Mex$ 1,825) | Mex$ 1,522 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q699 (Mex$ 1,713) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,039 (Mex$ 335,696) | Mex$ 318,986 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q19 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 19 | + 138% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q175 (Mex$ 429) | Mex$ 454 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q42 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 77 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q144 (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 181 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q274 (Mex$ 670) | Mex$ 545 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q50 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 72 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 50 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 55 | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 28 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 30 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 128 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q139 (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 379 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q89 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 138 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q185 (Mex$ 453) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q373 (Mex$ 915) | Mex$ 744 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q46 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 103 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 55 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 45 | + 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (Mex$ 11,986) | Mex$ 10,381 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.74 (Mex$ 4.27) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (Mex$ 1,042) | Mex$ 756 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 52 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.450
MXN
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,476 prices entered by 1,172 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 19% more expensive than in Mexico
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