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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 1.04 times less for grocery shopping in Guatemala than in Mexico.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3 EUR (3.14 USD) in Guatemala and 2.27 EUR (2.38 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Mexico.

3.00 EUR
2.27 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.16 EUR (1.21 USD) in Guatemala and 1.18 EUR (1.23 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 1.7% lower in Guatemala.

1.16 EUR
1.18 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.77 EUR (9.18 USD) in Guatemala and 8.77 EUR (9.17 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 0% lower in Mexico.

8.77 EUR
8.77 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 8.02 EUR (8.4 USD) in Guatemala and 10.29 EUR (10.77 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 22.1% lower in Guatemala.

8.02 EUR
10.29 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.09 EUR (6.37 USD) in Guatemala and 5.95 EUR (6.23 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Mexico.

6.09 EUR
5.95 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.46 EUR (3.62 USD) in Guatemala and 3.27 EUR (3.43 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 5.5% lower in Mexico.

3.46 EUR
3.27 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.31 EUR (1.37 USD) in Guatemala and 1.29 EUR (1.35 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Mexico.

1.31 EUR
1.29 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.87 EUR (1.96 USD) for 12 eggs in Guatemala and 1.81 EUR (1.9 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 3.2% lower in Mexico.

1.87 EUR
1.81 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.04 EUR (2.13 USD) in Guatemala and 2.42 EUR (2.53 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Guatemala.

2.04 EUR
2.42 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.08 EUR (21.01 USD) in Guatemala and 22.92 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Guatemala.

20.08 EUR
22.92 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.73 EUR (0.76 USD) in Guatemala and 0.89 EUR (0.93 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 18% lower in Guatemala.

0.73 EUR
0.89 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.8 EUR (1.88 USD) in Guatemala and 1.79 EUR (1.88 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Mexico.

1.80 EUR
1.79 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 5.16 EUR (5.4 USD) in Guatemala and 7.39 EUR (7.73 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 30.2% lower in Guatemala.

5.16 EUR
7.39 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.6 EUR (1.68 USD) in Guatemala and 1.22 EUR (1.28 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Mexico.

1.60 EUR
1.22 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.43 EUR (1.49 USD) in Guatemala and 1.35 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Mexico.

1.43 EUR
1.35 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.42 EUR (2.54 USD) in Guatemala and 1.32 EUR (1.38 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Mexico.

2.42 EUR
1.32 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.42 EUR (1.49 USD) in Guatemala and 1.45 EUR (1.52 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 2.1% lower in Guatemala.

1.42 EUR
1.45 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.4 EUR (1.46 USD) in Guatemala and 1.29 EUR (1.35 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Mexico.

1.40 EUR
1.29 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 13.71 EUR (14.35 USD) in Guatemala and 12.48 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 9% lower in Mexico.

13.71 EUR
12.48 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.39 EUR (1.46 USD) in Guatemala and 1.43 EUR (1.49 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 2.8% lower in Guatemala.

1.39 EUR
1.43 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.99 EUR (1.03 USD) in Guatemala and 0.74 EUR (0.78 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 25.3% lower in Mexico.

0.99 EUR
0.74 EUR

Restaurant

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Guatemala vs. Mexico - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.17 times less for meals in restaurants in Guatemala than in Mexico.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.3 EUR (2.41 USD) in Guatemala and 2.47 EUR (2.59 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Guatemala.

2.30 EUR
2.47 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.93 EUR (0.98 USD) in Guatemala and 0.93 EUR (0.97 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 0% lower in Mexico.

0.93 EUR
0.93 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.17 EUR (2.27 USD) in Guatemala and 2.34 EUR (2.45 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Guatemala.

2.17 EUR
2.34 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.09 EUR (3.24 USD) in Guatemala and 3.46 EUR (3.62 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in Guatemala.

3.09 EUR
3.46 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.57 EUR (5.83 USD) in Guatemala and 6.01 EUR (6.29 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in Guatemala.

5.57 EUR
6.01 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 30.94 EUR (32.38 USD) in Guatemala and 35.54 EUR (37.19 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Guatemala.

30.94 EUR
35.54 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.33 EUR (4.53 USD) in Guatemala and 7.01 EUR (7.34 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 38.2% lower in Guatemala.

4.33 EUR
7.01 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.71 EUR (0.75 USD) in Guatemala and 0.67 EUR (0.7 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in Mexico.

0.71 EUR
0.67 EUR

Fuel

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Guatemala vs. Mexico - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.36 times less for fuel in Guatemala than in Mexico.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.86 EUR (0.9 USD) in Guatemala and 1.26 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Guatemala.

0.86 EUR
1.26 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.98 EUR (1.03 USD) in Guatemala and 1.25 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 21.6% lower in Guatemala.

0.98 EUR
1.25 EUR

Transportation

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Guatemala vs. Mexico - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.08 times more for transportation in Guatemala than in Mexico.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 8.48 EUR (8.87 USD) in Guatemala and 14.23 EUR (14.89 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Guatemala.

8.48 EUR
14.23 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.56 EUR (0.58 USD) in Guatemala and 0.28 EUR (0.29 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 50% lower in Mexico.

0.56 EUR
0.28 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 9.9 EUR (10.36 USD) in Guatemala and 5.61 EUR (5.87 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in Mexico.

9.90 EUR
5.61 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.62 EUR (0.65 USD) in Guatemala and 0.47 EUR (0.49 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 24.2% lower in Mexico.

0.62 EUR
0.47 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.71 EUR (3.89 USD) in Guatemala and 0.94 EUR (0.98 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Mexico.

3.71 EUR
0.94 EUR

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 6.19 EUR (6.48 USD) in Guatemala and 4.21 EUR (4.4 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 32% lower in Mexico.

6.19 EUR
4.21 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45.61 EUR (47.73 USD) in Guatemala and 41.89 EUR (43.83 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Mexico.

45.61 EUR
41.89 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.85 EUR (19.73 USD) in Guatemala and 19.06 EUR (19.94 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Guatemala.

18.85 EUR
19.06 EUR

Flats for rent

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Guatemala vs. Mexico - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.43 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 486.43 EUR (509.03 USD) in Guatemala and 713.63 EUR (746.78 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 31.8% lower in Guatemala.

486.43 EUR
713.63 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 352.35 EUR (368.72 USD) in Guatemala and 432.05 EUR (452.12 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 18.4% lower in Guatemala.

352.35 EUR
432.05 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 923.84 EUR (966.75 USD) in Guatemala and 1389 EUR (1453.6 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 33.5% lower in Guatemala.

923.84 EUR
1 389 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 580.08 EUR (607.02 USD) in Guatemala and 810.96 EUR (848.63 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in Guatemala.

580.08 EUR
810.96 EUR

Flats for sale

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Guatemala vs. Mexico - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.73 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 1409 EUR (1474.53 USD) in Guatemala and 2455 EUR (2568.87 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Guatemala.

1 409 EUR
2 455 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 928.43 EUR (971.55 USD) in Guatemala and 1600 EUR (1674.8 USD) in Mexico. The price of this product is 42% lower in Guatemala.

928.43 EUR
1 600 EUR

Salary

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Guatemala vs. Mexico - average salary. The average salary in Guatemala is 1.27 times lower than in Mexico.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 486.6 EUR (509.2 USD) in Guatemala and 617.69 EUR (646.38 USD) in Mexico. The average salary is 21.2% lower in Guatemala.

486.60 EUR
617.69 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

32.3 EUR
22.7 EUR

Two stars

77.9 EUR
92.3 EUR

Three stars

146 EUR
134 EUR

Four stars

214 EUR
280 EUR

Five stars

-
765 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

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