Cost of Living Comparison Between Guatemala and Mexico 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Mexico is 2.8% lower than in Guatemala (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Mexico is 1.3% lower than in Guatemala | |
| Rent Prices in Mexico are 3.8% higher than in Guatemala | |
| Restaurant Prices in Mexico are 5.0% higher than in Guatemala | |
| Groceries Prices in Mexico are 4.2% lower than in Guatemala | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Mexico is 46.4% higher than in Guatemala | |
Restaurants | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
42.50 Q (108.01 MXN) |
78.70 Q (200.00 MXN) |
+85.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
400.00 Q (1,016.56 MXN) |
314.79 Q (800.00 MXN) |
-21.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
50.00 Q (127.07 MXN) |
59.02 Q (150.00 MXN) |
+18.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
25.00 Q (63.53 MXN) |
17.71 Q (45.00 MXN) |
-29.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
37.00 Q (94.03 MXN) |
31.48 Q (80.00 MXN) |
-14.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
26.27 Q (66.77 MXN) |
24.65 Q (62.64 MXN) |
-6.2 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
9.91 Q (25.19 MXN) |
9.52 Q (24.18 MXN) |
-4.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
7.43 Q (18.89 MXN) |
6.98 Q (17.75 MXN) |
-6.0 % |
Markets | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
57.38 Q (145.84 MXN) |
41.99 Q (106.72 MXN) |
-26.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
18.01 Q (45.76 MXN) |
17.65 Q (44.85 MXN) |
-2.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
6.43 Q (16.33 MXN) |
5.88 Q (14.93 MXN) |
-8.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
17.46 Q (44.36 MXN) |
17.88 Q (45.44 MXN) |
+2.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
24.79 Q (63.00 MXN) |
28.98 Q (73.64 MXN) |
+16.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
26.32 Q (66.90 MXN) |
25.67 Q (65.25 MXN) |
-2.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
33.00 Q (83.87 MXN) |
36.46 Q (92.66 MXN) |
+10.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
12.63 Q (32.10 MXN) |
9.30 Q (23.62 MXN) |
-26.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
5.89 Q (14.96 MXN) |
4.88 Q (12.41 MXN) |
-17.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
12.00 Q (30.51 MXN) |
6.23 Q (15.83 MXN) |
-48.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
5.30 Q (13.47 MXN) |
6.10 Q (15.50 MXN) |
+15.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
5.41 Q (13.75 MXN) |
6.72 Q (17.07 MXN) |
+24.2 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
6.35 Q (16.15 MXN) |
6.61 Q (16.80 MXN) |
+4.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
6.07 Q (15.43 MXN) |
9.53 Q (24.21 MXN) |
+56.9 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
8.93 Q (22.70 MXN) |
7.55 Q (19.19 MXN) |
-15.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
60.00 Q (152.48 MXN) |
78.70 Q (200.00 MXN) |
+31.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
14.95 Q (37.99 MXN) |
11.86 Q (30.13 MXN) |
-20.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
21.38 Q (54.35 MXN) |
21.66 Q (55.06 MXN) |
+1.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
28.00 Q (71.16 MXN) |
31.48 Q (80.00 MXN) |
+12.4 % |
Transportation | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
8.00 Q (20.33 MXN) |
4.72 Q (12.00 MXN) |
-41.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
100.00 Q (254.14 MXN) |
196.74 Q (500.00 MXN) |
+96.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
28.75 Q (73.07 MXN) |
19.67 Q (50.00 MXN) |
-31.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
12.87 Q (32.72 MXN) |
25.33 Q (64.37 MXN) |
+96.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
77.50 Q (196.96 MXN) |
78.70 Q (200.00 MXN) |
+1.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
31.65 Q (80.44 MXN) |
36.39 Q (92.48 MXN) |
+15.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
140,000.00 Q (355,795.57 MXN) |
157,393.75 Q (400,000.00 MXN) |
+12.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
174,858.61 Q (444,385.13 MXN) |
169,808.70 Q (431,551.31 MXN) |
-2.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
458.04 Q (1,164.07 MXN) |
472.86 Q (1,201.72 MXN) |
+3.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
209.85 Q (533.32 MXN) |
173.30 Q (440.41 MXN) |
-17.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
382.79 Q (972.83 MXN) |
208.67 Q (530.32 MXN) |
-45.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
335.18 Q (851.84 MXN) |
259.81 Q (660.29 MXN) |
-22.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
186.75 Q (474.61 MXN) |
136.83 Q (347.74 MXN) |
-26.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
50.00 Q (127.07 MXN) |
35.41 Q (90.00 MXN) |
-29.2 % |
Childcare | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,748.08 Q (4,442.56 MXN) |
1,847.21 Q (4,694.48 MXN) |
+5.7 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
52,482.22 Q (133,378.16 MXN) |
41,433.70 Q (105,299.47 MXN) |
-21.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
375.29 Q (953.75 MXN) |
391.64 Q (995.32 MXN) |
+4.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
411.75 Q (1,046.43 MXN) |
301.01 Q (764.97 MXN) |
-26.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
793.64 Q (2,016.96 MXN) |
683.77 Q (1,737.73 MXN) |
-13.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
790.24 Q (2,008.31 MXN) |
647.79 Q (1,646.30 MXN) |
-18.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
5,167.90 Q (13,133.68 MXN) |
4,888.66 Q (12,424.03 MXN) |
-5.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
3,283.86 Q (8,345.60 MXN) |
3,409.25 Q (8,664.26 MXN) |
+3.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
9,706.22 Q (24,667.37 MXN) |
9,318.25 Q (23,681.36 MXN) |
-4.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
5,063.42 Q (12,868.17 MXN) |
6,478.27 Q (16,463.85 MXN) |
+27.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,031.88 Q (2,622.41 MXN) |
1,384.57 Q (3,518.73 MXN) |
+34.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
775.51 Q (1,970.88 MXN) |
971.89 Q (2,469.97 MXN) |
+25.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,688.26 Q (9,373.34 MXN) |
5,329.24 Q (13,543.70 MXN) |
+44.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.77 | 11.45 | +30.6 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 76 | 995 |
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