Trek Zone
  1. Trek Zone
  2. Country Comparison
  3. Cost of Living & Prices: Guatemala vs. Mexico

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.

ShareTweet
Convert prices to %
Country #1
Country #2
City
Undefined
Mexico CityMexico City

Table of contents

Grocery

EURGTQUSDMXN

Guatemala vs. Mexico - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.18 times less for grocery shopping in Guatemala than in Mexico.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.03 EUR (3.64 USD) in Guatemala and 2.69 EUR (3.23 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 11.2% lower in Mexico.

3.03 EUR
2.69 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.39 EUR (1.66 USD) in Guatemala and 1.65 EUR (1.98 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 15.8% lower in Guatemala.

1.39 EUR
1.65 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.12 EUR (9.73 USD) in Guatemala and 10.75 EUR (12.89 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Guatemala.

8.12 EUR
10.75 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.52 EUR (7.82 USD) in Guatemala and 9.74 EUR (11.67 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Guatemala.

6.52 EUR
9.74 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.67 EUR (8 USD) in Guatemala and 7.73 EUR (9.27 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 13.7% lower in Guatemala.

6.67 EUR
7.73 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.26 EUR (3.91 USD) in Guatemala and 3.89 EUR (4.67 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 16.2% lower in Guatemala.

3.26 EUR
3.89 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.61 EUR (1.93 USD) in Guatemala and 1.55 EUR (1.86 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 3.7% lower in Mexico.

1.61 EUR
1.55 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.93 EUR (2.32 USD) for 12 eggs in Guatemala and 2.35 EUR (2.81 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 17.9% lower in Guatemala.

1.93 EUR
2.35 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.34 EUR (2.81 USD) in Guatemala and 3.26 EUR (3.91 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Guatemala.

2.34 EUR
3.26 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 17.52 EUR (21.01 USD) in Guatemala and 20 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Guatemala.

17.52 EUR
20.00 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.64 EUR (0.77 USD) in Guatemala and 1.27 EUR (1.52 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 49.6% lower in Guatemala.

0.64 EUR
1.27 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.23 EUR (2.67 USD) in Guatemala and 2.43 EUR (2.91 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Guatemala.

2.23 EUR
2.43 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.21 EUR (7.45 USD) in Guatemala and 9.04 EUR (10.84 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Guatemala.

6.21 EUR
9.04 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.65 EUR (1.98 USD) in Guatemala and 1.54 EUR (1.84 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Mexico.

1.65 EUR
1.54 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.52 EUR (1.82 USD) in Guatemala and 2.07 EUR (2.48 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Guatemala.

1.52 EUR
2.07 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.71 EUR (3.25 USD) in Guatemala and 1.95 EUR (2.34 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 28% lower in Mexico.

2.71 EUR
1.95 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.28 EUR (1.54 USD) in Guatemala and 1.97 EUR (2.36 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 35% lower in Guatemala.

1.28 EUR
1.97 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.49 EUR (1.79 USD) in Guatemala and 1.78 EUR (2.14 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Guatemala.

1.49 EUR
1.78 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.97 EUR (14.35 USD) in Guatemala and 10.89 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 9% lower in Mexico.

11.97 EUR
10.89 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.23 EUR (1.48 USD) in Guatemala and 1.86 EUR (2.23 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Guatemala.

1.23 EUR
1.86 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.94 EUR (1.12 USD) in Guatemala and 1.01 EUR (1.22 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Guatemala.

0.94 EUR
1.01 EUR

Restaurant

EURGTQUSDMXN

Guatemala vs. Mexico - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.3 times less for meals in restaurants in Guatemala than in Mexico.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.87 EUR (3.44 USD) in Guatemala and 3.43 EUR (4.11 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 16.3% lower in Guatemala.

2.87 EUR
3.43 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.11 EUR (1.34 USD) in Guatemala and 1.58 EUR (1.9 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Guatemala.

1.11 EUR
1.58 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.72 EUR (3.26 USD) in Guatemala and 2.92 EUR (3.5 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in Guatemala.

2.72 EUR
2.92 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.35 EUR (5.21 USD) in Guatemala and 4.38 EUR (5.25 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 0.7% lower in Guatemala.

4.35 EUR
4.38 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.43 EUR (6.51 USD) in Guatemala and 8.76 EUR (10.51 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 38% lower in Guatemala.

5.43 EUR
8.76 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 41.83 EUR (50.15 USD) in Guatemala and 48.68 EUR (58.37 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 14.1% lower in Guatemala.

41.83 EUR
48.68 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.89 EUR (5.86 USD) in Guatemala and 12.17 EUR (14.59 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Guatemala.

4.89 EUR
12.17 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.85 EUR (1.02 USD) in Guatemala and 1.06 EUR (1.27 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in Guatemala.

0.85 EUR
1.06 EUR

Fuel

EURGTQUSDMXN

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 0.8 EUR (0.96 USD) in Guatemala and 1.16 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 31% lower in Guatemala.

0.80 EUR
1.16 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.92 EUR (1.1 USD) in Guatemala and 1.13 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Guatemala.

0.92 EUR
1.13 EUR

Transportation

EURGTQUSDMXN

Guatemala vs. Mexico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.01 times less for transportation in Guatemala than in Mexico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 10.87 EUR (13.03 USD) in Guatemala and 17.53 EUR (21.01 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 38% lower in Guatemala.

10.87 EUR
17.53 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.87 EUR (1.04 USD) in Guatemala and 0.34 EUR (0.41 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Mexico.

0.87 EUR
0.34 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 8.42 EUR (10.1 USD) in Guatemala and 4.92 EUR (5.9 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Mexico.

8.42 EUR
4.92 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.92 EUR (1.11 USD) in Guatemala and 0.41 EUR (0.49 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Mexico.

0.92 EUR
0.41 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.99 EUR (3.58 USD) in Guatemala and 1.22 EUR (1.46 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Mexico.

2.99 EUR
1.22 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURGTQUSDMXN

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 5.43 EUR (6.51 USD) in Guatemala and 5.84 EUR (7 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 7% lower in Guatemala.

5.43 EUR
5.84 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 36.89 EUR (44.23 USD) in Guatemala and 52.94 EUR (63.47 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Guatemala.

36.89 EUR
52.94 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.26 EUR (25.49 USD) in Guatemala and 23.15 EUR (27.76 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Guatemala.

21.26 EUR
23.15 EUR

Flats for rent

EURGTQUSDMXN

Guatemala vs. Mexico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.85 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 561.33 EUR (673.02 USD) in Guatemala and 951.15 EUR (1140.41 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 41% lower in Guatemala.

561.33 EUR
951.15 EUR

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 363.46 EUR (435.78 USD) in Guatemala and 602.72 EUR (722.64 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Guatemala.

363.46 EUR
602.72 EUR

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 1117 EUR (1339.54 USD) in Guatemala and 2048 EUR (2456.09 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Guatemala.

1 117 EUR
2 048 EUR

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 556.63 EUR (667.38 USD) in Guatemala and 1201 EUR (1440.14 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 53.7% lower in Guatemala.

556.63 EUR
1 201 EUR

Flats for sale

EURGTQUSDMXN

Guatemala vs. Mexico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.65 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 1229 EUR (1473.42 USD) in Guatemala and 3234 EUR (3877.99 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 62% lower in Guatemala.

1 229 EUR
3 234 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 833.69 EUR (999.57 USD) in Guatemala and 2240 EUR (2686.2 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Guatemala.

833.69 EUR
2 240 EUR

Salary

EURGTQUSDMXN

Guatemala vs. Mexico - average salary. The average salary in Guatemala is 1.85 times lower than in Mexico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 440.46 EUR (528.1 USD) in Guatemala and 816.36 EUR (978.79 USD) in Mexico. The average salary is 46% lower in Guatemala.

440.46 EUR
816.36 EUR

Hotels

EURGTQUSDMXN

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

One star

28.2 EUR
19.8 EUR

Two stars

68 EUR
80.6 EUR

Three stars

128 EUR
117 EUR

Four stars

187 EUR
245 EUR

Five stars

-
668 EUR

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

Explore more about prices, cost of living and travel budget Prices in Guatemala Prices in Mexico

Countries Frequently Compared
(Cost of Living & Prices)

flagCanada vs.
flagPuerto RicoflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagChristmas IslandflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagComorosflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagKosovoflagCanada vs.
flagBangladeshflagCanada vs.
flagMauritaniaflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagMexicoflagUnited Kingdom vs.
flagQatar