Cost of living in Mexico compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mexico is 16% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Mexico | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 287 (Q120) | Q85 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 145 (Q61) | Q48 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 66 (Q27) | Q29 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 25 (Q11) | Q13 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 41 (Q17) | Q19 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 27 (Q11) | Q12 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 82 (Q34) | Q43 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 46 (Q19) | Q17 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 31 (Q13) | Q10 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 29 (Q12) | Q11 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 270 (Q113) | Q96 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 34 (Q14) | Q17 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 22 (Q9) | Q7 | + 37% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Mexico is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Mexico | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 19,835 (Q8,285) | Q7,202 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,125 (Q4,229) | Q3,994 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,067 (Q446) | Q469 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 13,483 (Q5,632) | Q5,319 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,891 (Q2,878) | Q2,839 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 706 (Q295) | Q402 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 385 (Q161) | Q204 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,089 (Q2,961) | Q3,194 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,426 (Q1,013) | Q728 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 110 (Q46) | Q113 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 118 (Q49) | Q26 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Mexico is 8% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Mexico | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 983 (Q410) | Q392 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 684 (Q286) | Q335 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,680 (Q702) | Q737 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,317 (Q550) | Q519 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Mexico is 18% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Mexico | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 361,153 (Q150,858) | Q154,051 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 23 (Q9) | Q10 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 538 (Q225) | Q326 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Mexico is 36% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Mexico | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 78 (Q32) | Q54 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 201 (Q84) | Q200 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 618 (Q258) | Q284 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 78 (Q32) | Q41 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 56 (Q23) | Q36 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 63 (Q27) | Q40 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 34 (Q14) | Q19 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 35 (Q15) | Q17 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 236 (Q98) | Q89 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Mexico is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Mexico | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 353 (Q147) | Q157 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 157 (Q66) | Q85 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 828 (Q346) | Q278 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 775 (Q324) | Q337 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 152 (Q63) | Q58 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 83 (Q35) | Q30 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 43 (Q18) | Q17 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,268 (Q5,125) | Q4,498 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.20 (Q1.34) | Q1.22 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 918 (Q383) | Q381 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 69 (Q29) | Q32 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.41771
GTQ
/
MXN
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,605 prices entered by 1,049 different people.
Cost of living in Mexico is 5% cheaper than in Guatemala
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