Cost of Living Comparison Between Guatemala and Mexico 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Mexico is 7.0% lower than in Guatemala (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Mexico is 5.3% lower than in Guatemala | |
| Rent Prices in Mexico are 0.2% higher than in Guatemala | |
| Restaurant Prices in Mexico are 2.6% higher than in Guatemala | |
| Groceries Prices in Mexico are 8.5% lower than in Guatemala | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Mexico is 47.2% higher than in Guatemala | |
Restaurants | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
40.00 Q (105.60 MXN) |
75.76 Q (200.00 MXN) |
+89.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
400.00 Q (1,056.03 MXN) |
303.02 Q (800.00 MXN) |
-24.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
50.00 Q (132.00 MXN) |
56.82 Q (150.00 MXN) |
+13.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
25.00 Q (66.00 MXN) |
17.05 Q (45.00 MXN) |
-31.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
37.00 Q (97.68 MXN) |
30.30 Q (80.00 MXN) |
-18.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
25.67 Q (67.77 MXN) |
23.67 Q (62.50 MXN) |
-7.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
9.62 Q (25.39 MXN) |
9.07 Q (23.95 MXN) |
-5.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
7.30 Q (19.29 MXN) |
6.70 Q (17.69 MXN) |
-8.3 % |
Markets | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
57.38 Q (151.50 MXN) |
40.29 Q (106.37 MXN) |
-29.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
18.01 Q (47.54 MXN) |
16.97 Q (44.80 MXN) |
-5.8 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
6.39 Q (16.87 MXN) |
5.67 Q (14.96 MXN) |
-11.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
17.51 Q (46.23 MXN) |
17.29 Q (45.64 MXN) |
-1.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
24.79 Q (65.44 MXN) |
27.81 Q (73.43 MXN) |
+12.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
27.09 Q (71.52 MXN) |
24.64 Q (65.04 MXN) |
-9.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
33.00 Q (87.12 MXN) |
34.91 Q (92.17 MXN) |
+5.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
12.83 Q (33.88 MXN) |
8.94 Q (23.61 MXN) |
-30.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
5.89 Q (15.54 MXN) |
4.69 Q (12.39 MXN) |
-20.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
12.00 Q (31.69 MXN) |
5.98 Q (15.78 MXN) |
-50.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
5.40 Q (14.25 MXN) |
5.87 Q (15.51 MXN) |
+8.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
5.41 Q (14.28 MXN) |
6.51 Q (17.19 MXN) |
+20.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
6.35 Q (16.78 MXN) |
6.36 Q (16.80 MXN) |
+0.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
6.07 Q (16.03 MXN) |
9.14 Q (24.13 MXN) |
+50.5 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
9.14 Q (24.14 MXN) |
7.23 Q (19.10 MXN) |
-20.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
60.00 Q (158.40 MXN) |
75.76 Q (200.00 MXN) |
+26.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
14.95 Q (39.46 MXN) |
11.39 Q (30.07 MXN) |
-23.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
21.38 Q (56.44 MXN) |
20.70 Q (54.64 MXN) |
-3.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
28.00 Q (73.92 MXN) |
30.30 Q (80.00 MXN) |
+8.2 % |
Transportation | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
8.00 Q (21.12 MXN) |
4.55 Q (12.00 MXN) |
-43.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
100.00 Q (264.01 MXN) |
189.39 Q (500.00 MXN) |
+89.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
30.00 Q (79.20 MXN) |
18.94 Q (50.00 MXN) |
-36.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
12.87 Q (33.99 MXN) |
24.38 Q (64.37 MXN) |
+89.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
77.50 Q (204.60 MXN) |
75.76 Q (200.00 MXN) |
-2.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
31.72 Q (83.76 MXN) |
35.02 Q (92.46 MXN) |
+10.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
140,000.00 Q (369,609.02 MXN) |
151,509.56 Q (399,995.00 MXN) |
+8.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
174,858.61 Q (461,638.00 MXN) |
163,669.94 Q (432,099.19 MXN) |
-6.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
458.04 Q (1,209.26 MXN) |
459.92 Q (1,214.22 MXN) |
+0.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
218.55 Q (576.98 MXN) |
167.15 Q (441.28 MXN) |
-23.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
391.05 Q (1,032.40 MXN) |
201.79 Q (532.74 MXN) |
-48.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
345.50 Q (912.14 MXN) |
248.41 Q (655.83 MXN) |
-28.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
186.75 Q (493.03 MXN) |
131.34 Q (346.75 MXN) |
-29.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
55.00 Q (145.20 MXN) |
34.09 Q (90.00 MXN) |
-38.0 % |
Childcare | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
1,748.08 Q (4,615.04 MXN) |
1,762.51 Q (4,653.14 MXN) |
+0.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
52,482.22 Q (138,556.45 MXN) |
40,377.12 Q (106,598.21 MXN) |
-23.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
384.92 Q (1,016.22 MXN) |
378.68 Q (999.73 MXN) |
-1.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
411.68 Q (1,086.85 MXN) |
291.67 Q (770.02 MXN) |
-29.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
793.56 Q (2,095.04 MXN) |
653.99 Q (1,726.57 MXN) |
-17.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
790.12 Q (2,085.98 MXN) |
621.22 Q (1,640.05 MXN) |
-21.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
5,194.17 Q (13,712.94 MXN) |
4,682.60 Q (12,362.37 MXN) |
-9.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
3,283.29 Q (8,668.11 MXN) |
3,297.61 Q (8,705.91 MXN) |
+0.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
9,703.51 Q (25,617.89 MXN) |
9,002.03 Q (23,765.94 MXN) |
-7.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
5,062.74 Q (13,365.96 MXN) |
6,304.05 Q (16,643.11 MXN) |
+24.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,031.61 Q (2,723.53 MXN) |
1,326.37 Q (3,501.70 MXN) |
+28.6 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
775.25 Q (2,046.70 MXN) |
929.85 Q (2,454.85 MXN) |
+19.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Guatemala Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
3,688.26 Q (9,737.26 MXN) |
5,138.06 Q (13,564.81 MXN) |
+39.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 8.77 | 11.45 | +30.5 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
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