Cost of living in Guanajuato, Mexico

Summary of cost of living in Guanajuato

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $2,444 (Mex$ 47,286)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,041 (Mex$ 20,143)
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Guanajuato
Current as of May 2025.

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Food Update prices
MXN USD
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district Mex$ 190 ($10)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) Mex$ 160 ($8)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast Mex$ 72 ($3.71)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk Mex$ 22 ($1.16)
12 eggs, large Mex$ 39 ($2.02)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes Mex$ 21 ($1.07)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese Mex$ 66 ($3.41)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples Mex$ 41 ($2.13)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes Mex$ 29 ($1.49)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket Mex$ 24 ($1.24)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality Mex$ 262 ($14)
2 liters of coca-cola Mex$ 33 ($1.71)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day Mex$ 23 ($1.17)
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Housing Update prices
MXN USD
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area Mex$ 15,804 ($817)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area Mex$ 7,604 ($393)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat Mex$ 2,459 ($127)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area Mex$ 10,386 ($537)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area Mex$ 4,747 ($245)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio Mex$ 456 ($24)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) Mex$ 409 ($21)
40” flat screen tv Mex$ 6,104 ($316)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 2,096 ($108)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) Mex$ 110 ($5.69)
Hourly rate for cleaning help Mex$ 111 ($5.73)
Clothes Update prices
MXN USD
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) Mex$ 939 ($49)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) Mex$ 662 ($34)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 1,510 ($78)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes Mex$ 1,218 ($63)
Transportation Update prices
MXN USD
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new Mex$ 496,274 ($25,654)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas Mex$ 22 ($1.15)
Monthly ticket public transport Mex$ 766 ($40)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) Mex$ 286 ($15)
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Personal Care Update prices
MXN USD
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) Mex$ 116 ($5.99)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) Mex$ 147 ($8)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) Mex$ 340 ($18)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) Mex$ 70 ($3.59)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) Mex$ 52 ($2.68)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) Mex$ 61 ($3.18)
4 rolls of toilet paper Mex$ 35 ($1.83)
Tube of toothpaste Mex$ 36 ($1.88)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city Mex$ 122 ($6)
Entertainment Update prices
MXN USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub Mex$ 251 ($13)
2 tickets to the movies Mex$ 170 ($9)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) Mex$ 560 ($29)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert Mex$ 883 ($46)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club Mex$ 123 ($6)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city Mex$ 92 ($4.75)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) Mex$ 49 ($2.54)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb Mex$ 10,262 ($531)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) Mex$ 3.24 ($0.17)
1 month of gym membership in business district Mex$ 529 ($27)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes Mex$ 71 ($3.68)
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 70 prices entered by 8 different people.
Latest price update: May 23, 2025

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