Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 16% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala)
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| Food | + 45% | |||
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 45% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 322 (Q135) | Q51 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 161 (Q67) | Q46 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 78 (Q33) | Q28 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 27 (Q11) | Q12 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 48 (Q20) | Q18 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 32 (Q13) | Q10 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 106 (Q45) | Q42 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 49 (Q21) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 40 (Q17) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 23 (Q10) | Q10 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 329 (Q138) | Q61 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (Q14) | Q18 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (Q9) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 15% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,520 (Q9,855) | Q5,845 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 9,567 (Q4,009) | Q4,085 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,091 (Q457) | Q524 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 18,965 (Q7,946) | Q4,162 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,301 (Q3,059) | Q3,273 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 845 (Q354) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 391 (Q164) | Q313 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,364 (Q3,086) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,372 (Q994) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 111 (Q46) | Q123 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 125 (Q52) | Q23 | + 131% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 10% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,074 (Q450) | Q250 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 691 (Q289) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,737 (Q728) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,135 (Q476) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 11% cheaper than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 415,590 (Q174,136) | Q130,000 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (Q10) | Q21 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 834 (Q349) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 96 (Q40) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 103 (Q43) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 271 (Q114) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 520 (Q218) | Q185 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 71 (Q30) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 64 (Q27) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 71 (Q30) | Q33 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 35 (Q15) | Q17 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (Q13) | Q13 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 217 (Q91) | Q77 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 53% more expensive than in Antigua Guatemala (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Antigua Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 518 (Q217) | Q135 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 172 (Q72) | Q98 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 893 (Q374) | Q150 | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 790 (Q331) | Q230 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 198 (Q83) | Q39 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 82 (Q34) | Q23 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 48 (Q20) | Q22 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,627 (Q4,453) | Q350 | + 1172% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.78 (Q1.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 963 (Q404) | Q287 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (Q30) | Q28 | + 9% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 805 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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