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Cost of Living & Prices:
Guatemala vs. Mexico

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Guatemala vs. Mexico - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.12 times less for grocery shopping in Guatemala than in Mexico.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.63 USD in Guatemala and 2.97 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 18.2% lower in Mexico.

3.63 USD
2.97 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.66 USD in Guatemala and 1.82 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Guatemala.

1.66 USD
1.82 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 9.72 USD in Guatemala and 11.84 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Guatemala.

9.72 USD
11.84 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 7.8 USD in Guatemala and 10.72 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Guatemala.

7.80 USD
10.72 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.99 USD in Guatemala and 8.52 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 6.2% lower in Guatemala.

7.99 USD
8.52 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.9 USD in Guatemala and 4.29 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 9.1% lower in Guatemala.

3.90 USD
4.29 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.92 USD in Guatemala and 1.71 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Mexico.

1.92 USD
1.71 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.31 USD for 12 eggs in Guatemala and 2.58 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 10.5% lower in Guatemala.

2.31 USD
2.58 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.81 USD in Guatemala and 3.59 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 21.7% lower in Guatemala.

2.81 USD
3.59 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 21.01 USD in Guatemala and 23.98 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Guatemala.

21.01 USD
23.98 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.77 USD in Guatemala and 1.39 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 44.6% lower in Guatemala.

0.77 USD
1.39 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.67 USD in Guatemala and 2.67 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 0% lower in Mexico.

2.67 USD
2.67 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.43 USD in Guatemala and 9.96 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 25.4% lower in Guatemala.

7.43 USD
9.96 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.98 USD in Guatemala and 1.69 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Mexico.

1.98 USD
1.69 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.82 USD in Guatemala and 2.28 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 20.2% lower in Guatemala.

1.82 USD
2.28 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.24 USD in Guatemala and 2.15 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 33.6% lower in Mexico.

3.24 USD
2.15 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.53 USD in Guatemala and 2.17 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Guatemala.

1.53 USD
2.17 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.78 USD in Guatemala and 1.96 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 9.2% lower in Guatemala.

1.78 USD
1.96 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 14.35 USD in Guatemala and 13.06 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 9% lower in Mexico.

14.35 USD
13.06 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.47 USD in Guatemala and 2.05 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Guatemala.

1.47 USD
2.05 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.12 USD in Guatemala and 1.12 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 0% lower in Mexico.

1.12 USD
1.12 USD

Restaurant

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Guatemala vs. Mexico - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.19 times less for meals in restaurants in Guatemala than in Mexico.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.44 USD in Guatemala and 3.77 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 8.8% lower in Guatemala.

3.44 USD
3.77 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.33 USD in Guatemala and 1.74 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Guatemala.

1.33 USD
1.74 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.25 USD in Guatemala and 3.22 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Mexico.

3.25 USD
3.22 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.2 USD in Guatemala and 4.83 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Mexico.

5.20 USD
4.83 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.5 USD in Guatemala and 9.65 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Guatemala.

6.50 USD
9.65 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 50.07 USD in Guatemala and 53.61 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 6.6% lower in Guatemala.

50.07 USD
53.61 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 5.85 USD in Guatemala and 13.4 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Guatemala.

5.85 USD
13.40 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.02 USD in Guatemala and 1.17 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Guatemala.

1.02 USD
1.17 USD

Fuel

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Guatemala vs. Mexico - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.33 times less for fuel in Guatemala than in Mexico.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.96 USD in Guatemala and 1.39 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 30.9% lower in Guatemala.

0.96 USD
1.39 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.1 USD in Guatemala and 1.36 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 19.1% lower in Guatemala.

1.10 USD
1.36 USD

Transportation

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Guatemala vs. Mexico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.07 times more for transportation in Guatemala than in Mexico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 13 USD in Guatemala and 19.3 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in Guatemala.

13.00 USD
19.30 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.04 USD in Guatemala and 0.38 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in Mexico.

1.04 USD
0.38 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 10.08 USD in Guatemala and 5.41 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 46.3% lower in Mexico.

10.08 USD
5.41 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.11 USD in Guatemala and 0.45 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 59.5% lower in Mexico.

1.11 USD
0.45 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.58 USD in Guatemala and 1.34 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in Mexico.

3.58 USD
1.34 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Guatemala vs. Mexico - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 6.5 USD in Guatemala and 6.43 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Mexico.

6.50 USD
6.43 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 44.15 USD in Guatemala and 58.3 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Guatemala.

44.15 USD
58.30 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 25.45 USD in Guatemala and 25.5 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in Guatemala.

25.45 USD
25.50 USD

Flats for rent

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Guatemala vs. Mexico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.7 times less for renting an apartment in Guatemala than in Mexico.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 671.84 USD in Guatemala and 1048 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Guatemala.

671.84 USD
1 048 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 435.02 USD in Guatemala and 663.79 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Guatemala.

435.02 USD
663.79 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1337 USD in Guatemala and 2256 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 40.7% lower in Guatemala.

1 337 USD
2 256 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 666.22 USD in Guatemala and 1323 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Guatemala.

666.22 USD
1 323 USD

Flats for sale

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Guatemala vs. Mexico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.44 times less for buying an apartment in Guatemala than in Mexico.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1471 USD in Guatemala and 3562 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Guatemala.

1 471 USD
3 562 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 997.83 USD in Guatemala and 2467 USD in Mexico. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Guatemala.

997.83 USD
2 467 USD

Salary

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Guatemala vs. Mexico - average salary. The average salary in Guatemala is 1.71 times lower than in Mexico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 527.18 USD in Guatemala and 899.08 USD in Mexico. The average salary is 41.4% lower in Guatemala.

527.18 USD
899.08 USD

Hotels

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Guatemala vs. Mexico - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

33.8 USD
23.8 USD

Two stars

81.6 USD
96.6 USD

Three stars

153 USD
140 USD

Four stars

224 USD
293 USD

Five stars

-
801 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Guatemala: 10 cities, 144 hotels • Mexico: 20 cities, 1284 hotels

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