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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mexico vs. Guatemala

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

EURMXNGTQUSD

Mexico vs. Guatemala - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.08 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Guatemala.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.21 EUR (2.53 USD) in Mexico and 2.76 EUR (3.16 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 19.9% lower in Mexico.

2.21 EUR
2.76 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 1.06 EUR (1.22 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Guatemala.

1.15 EUR
1.06 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.53 EUR (9.76 USD) in Mexico and 8.07 EUR (9.24 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Guatemala.

8.53 EUR
8.07 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.01 EUR (11.45 USD) in Mexico and 7.38 EUR (8.45 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 26.3% lower in Guatemala.

10.01 EUR
7.38 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.79 EUR (6.63 USD) in Mexico and 5.6 EUR (6.41 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Guatemala.

5.79 EUR
5.60 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.19 EUR (3.64 USD) in Mexico and 3.18 EUR (3.64 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 0.3% lower in Guatemala.

3.19 EUR
3.18 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.26 EUR (1.44 USD) in Mexico and 1.2 EUR (1.38 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Guatemala.

1.26 EUR
1.20 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.76 EUR (2.02 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.72 EUR (1.97 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Guatemala.

1.76 EUR
1.72 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.35 EUR (2.69 USD) in Mexico and 1.88 EUR (2.15 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 20% lower in Guatemala.

2.35 EUR
1.88 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.96 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 18.36 EUR (21.01 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Guatemala.

20.96 EUR
18.36 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Mexico and 0.67 EUR (0.77 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 23% lower in Guatemala.

0.87 EUR
0.67 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.75 EUR (2 USD) in Mexico and 1.66 EUR (1.89 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Guatemala.

1.75 EUR
1.66 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.19 EUR (8.22 USD) in Mexico and 4.75 EUR (5.44 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Guatemala.

7.19 EUR
4.75 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.19 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 1.47 EUR (1.69 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 19% lower in Mexico.

1.19 EUR
1.47 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.32 EUR (1.51 USD) in Mexico and 1.31 EUR (1.5 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 0.8% lower in Guatemala.

1.32 EUR
1.31 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.28 EUR (1.47 USD) in Mexico and 2.23 EUR (2.55 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Mexico.

1.28 EUR
2.23 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.41 EUR (1.62 USD) in Mexico and 1.31 EUR (1.5 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Guatemala.

1.41 EUR
1.31 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.26 EUR (1.44 USD) in Mexico and 1.29 EUR (1.47 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Mexico.

1.26 EUR
1.29 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.42 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 12.54 EUR (14.35 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Mexico.

11.42 EUR
12.54 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.39 EUR (1.59 USD) in Mexico and 1.28 EUR (1.47 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 7.9% lower in Guatemala.

1.39 EUR
1.28 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.72 EUR (0.83 USD) in Mexico and 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Mexico.

0.72 EUR
0.91 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Guatemala - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.23 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Guatemala.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.41 EUR (2.75 USD) in Mexico and 2.12 EUR (2.43 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 12% lower in Guatemala.

2.41 EUR
2.12 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.9 EUR (1.03 USD) in Mexico and 0.86 EUR (0.98 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 4.4% lower in Guatemala.

0.90 EUR
0.86 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.28 EUR (2.6 USD) in Mexico and 1.99 EUR (2.28 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 12.7% lower in Guatemala.

2.28 EUR
1.99 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.37 EUR (3.85 USD) in Mexico and 2.85 EUR (3.26 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Guatemala.

3.37 EUR
2.85 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.85 EUR (6.69 USD) in Mexico and 5.13 EUR (5.86 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 12.3% lower in Guatemala.

5.85 EUR
5.13 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 34.58 EUR (39.56 USD) in Mexico and 28.47 EUR (32.57 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 17.7% lower in Guatemala.

34.58 EUR
28.47 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.83 EUR (7.81 USD) in Mexico and 3.99 EUR (4.56 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Guatemala.

6.83 EUR
3.99 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.65 EUR (0.74 USD) in Mexico and 0.66 EUR (0.75 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 1.5% lower in Mexico.

0.65 EUR
0.66 EUR

Fuel

EURMXNGTQUSD

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.15 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 31.3% lower in Guatemala.

1.15 EUR
0.79 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.14 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.9 EUR (1.03 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 21.1% lower in Guatemala.

1.14 EUR
0.90 EUR

Transportation

EURMXNGTQUSD

Mexico vs. Guatemala - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.02 times less for transportation in Mexico than in Guatemala.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 13.85 EUR (15.84 USD) in Mexico and 7.8 EUR (8.93 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Guatemala.

13.85 EUR
7.80 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.51 EUR (0.59 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Mexico.

0.27 EUR
0.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.46 EUR (6.25 USD) in Mexico and 9.11 EUR (10.42 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Mexico.

5.46 EUR
9.11 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.46 EUR (0.52 USD) in Mexico and 0.57 EUR (0.65 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 19.3% lower in Mexico.

0.46 EUR
0.57 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Mexico and 3.42 EUR (3.91 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Mexico.

0.91 EUR
3.42 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURMXNGTQUSD

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.1 EUR (4.69 USD) in Mexico and 5.69 EUR (6.51 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 27.9% lower in Mexico.

4.10 EUR
5.69 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.76 EUR (46.63 USD) in Mexico and 41.97 EUR (48.02 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 2.9% lower in Mexico.

40.76 EUR
41.97 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.54 EUR (21.21 USD) in Mexico and 17.35 EUR (19.85 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Guatemala.

18.54 EUR
17.35 EUR

Flats for rent

EURMXNGTQUSD

Mexico vs. Guatemala - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.51 times more for renting an apartment in Mexico than in Guatemala.

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 694.45 EUR (794.48 USD) in Mexico and 447.66 EUR (512.14 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Guatemala.

694.45 EUR
447.66 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 420.44 EUR (481 USD) in Mexico and 324.26 EUR (370.97 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 22.9% lower in Guatemala.

420.44 EUR
324.26 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 1352 EUR (1546.46 USD) in Mexico and 850.2 EUR (972.67 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Guatemala.

1 352 EUR
850.20 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 789.17 EUR (902.84 USD) in Mexico and 533.84 EUR (610.74 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 32.4% lower in Guatemala.

789.17 EUR
533.84 EUR

Flats for sale

EURMXNGTQUSD

Mexico vs. Guatemala - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.83 times more for buying an apartment in Mexico than in Guatemala.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2389 EUR (2732.97 USD) in Mexico and 1297 EUR (1483.55 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Guatemala.

2 389 EUR
1 297 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 1557 EUR (1781.78 USD) in Mexico and 854.42 EUR (977.5 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in Guatemala.

1 557 EUR
854.42 EUR

Salary

EURMXNGTQUSD

Mexico vs. Guatemala - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.34 times higher than in Guatemala.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 601.09 EUR (687.67 USD) in Mexico and 447.81 EUR (512.31 USD) in Guatemala. The average salary is 25.5% lower in Guatemala.

601.09 EUR
447.81 EUR

Hotels

EURMXNGTQUSD

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

One star

20.8 EUR
29.5 EUR

Two stars

84.4 EUR
71.3 EUR

Three stars

123 EUR
134 EUR

Four stars

256 EUR
196 EUR

Five stars

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

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