Cost of living in Mexico compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 225 (Q86) | Q77 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 122 (Q46) | Q44 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 54 (Q21) | Q21 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (Q8) | Q11 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (Q13) | Q14 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 23 (Q9) | Q9 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 71 (Q27) | Q30 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 41 (Q16) | Q16 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (Q9) | Q10 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 24 (Q9) | Q12 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 227 (Q86) | Q94 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (Q12) | Q14 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (Q8) | Q8 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is 13% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,344 (Q7,374) | Q6,607 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,617 (Q3,285) | Q3,565 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 970 (Q370) | Q468 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 10,248 (Q3,907) | Q4,411 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 5,200 (Q1,982) | Q2,240 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 693 (Q264) | Q280 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 387 (Q148) | Q253 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,700 (Q2,554) | Q3,164 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,046 (Q780) | Q683 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 98 (Q37) | Q80 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 94 (Q36) | Q49 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 23% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 862 (Q329) | Q460 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 672 (Q256) | Q302 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,520 (Q580) | Q828 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,153 (Q440) | Q777 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 28% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 358,397 (Q136,629) | Q131,670 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 19 (Q7) | Q6 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 553 (Q211) | Q121 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (Q29) | Q44 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 188 (Q72) | Q124 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 546 (Q208) | Q250 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 79 (Q30) | Q48 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (Q19) | Q34 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (Q22) | Q47 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (Q12) | Q16 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 29 (Q11) | Q17 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 188 (Q72) | Q77 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is 23% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 294 (Q112) | Q176 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 150 (Q57) | Q83 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 805 (Q307) | Q196 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 669 (Q255) | Q460 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 122 (Q47) | Q61 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 71 (Q27) | Q34 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 40 (Q15) | Q35 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,185 (Q4,264) | Q5,407 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.14 (Q1.20) | Q1.28 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 966 (Q368) | Q353 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 62 (Q23) | Q27 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.38122
GTQ
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,010 prices entered by 1,301 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 7% cheaper than in Guatemala
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