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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

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Mexico vs. Guatemala - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.11 times more for grocery shopping in Mexico than in Guatemala.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.52 EUR (2.96 USD) in Mexico and 3.11 EUR (3.65 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 19% lower in Mexico.

2.52 EUR
3.11 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.55 EUR (1.81 USD) in Mexico and 1.42 EUR (1.67 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Guatemala.

1.55 EUR
1.42 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.07 EUR (11.8 USD) in Mexico and 8.34 EUR (9.77 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 17.2% lower in Guatemala.

10.07 EUR
8.34 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.12 EUR (10.69 USD) in Mexico and 6.69 EUR (7.84 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 26.6% lower in Guatemala.

9.12 EUR
6.69 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.24 EUR (8.49 USD) in Mexico and 6.85 EUR (8.03 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Guatemala.

7.24 EUR
6.85 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.65 EUR (4.27 USD) in Mexico and 3.35 EUR (3.92 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Guatemala.

3.65 EUR
3.35 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.46 EUR (1.71 USD) in Mexico and 1.65 EUR (1.93 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 11.5% lower in Mexico.

1.46 EUR
1.65 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.2 EUR (2.57 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.99 EUR (2.33 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 9.5% lower in Guatemala.

2.20 EUR
1.99 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.06 EUR (3.58 USD) in Mexico and 2.41 EUR (2.82 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 21.2% lower in Guatemala.

3.06 EUR
2.41 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 20.47 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 17.93 EUR (21.01 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Guatemala.

20.47 EUR
17.93 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.66 EUR (0.77 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Guatemala.

1.19 EUR
0.66 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.27 EUR (2.66 USD) in Mexico and 2.29 EUR (2.68 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Mexico.

2.27 EUR
2.29 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.47 EUR (9.92 USD) in Mexico and 6.38 EUR (7.47 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Guatemala.

8.47 EUR
6.38 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.44 EUR (1.69 USD) in Mexico and 1.7 EUR (1.99 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in Mexico.

1.44 EUR
1.70 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.94 EUR (2.27 USD) in Mexico and 1.56 EUR (1.82 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 19.6% lower in Guatemala.

1.94 EUR
1.56 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.83 EUR (2.14 USD) in Mexico and 2.78 EUR (3.26 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in Mexico.

1.83 EUR
2.78 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.84 EUR (2.16 USD) in Mexico and 1.32 EUR (1.54 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Guatemala.

1.84 EUR
1.32 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.67 EUR (1.96 USD) in Mexico and 1.53 EUR (1.79 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 8.4% lower in Guatemala.

1.67 EUR
1.53 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 11.15 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 12.25 EUR (14.35 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 9% lower in Mexico.

11.15 EUR
12.25 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.74 EUR (2.04 USD) in Mexico and 1.27 EUR (1.48 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 27% lower in Guatemala.

1.74 EUR
1.27 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.95 EUR (1.11 USD) in Mexico and 0.96 EUR (1.13 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 1% lower in Mexico.

0.95 EUR
0.96 EUR

Restaurant

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Mexico vs. Guatemala - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.18 times more for meals in restaurants in Mexico than in Guatemala.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.21 EUR (3.76 USD) in Mexico and 2.95 EUR (3.46 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Guatemala.

3.21 EUR
2.95 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.48 EUR (1.74 USD) in Mexico and 1.14 EUR (1.34 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 23% lower in Guatemala.

1.48 EUR
1.14 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.74 EUR (3.21 USD) in Mexico and 2.79 EUR (3.27 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Mexico.

2.74 EUR
2.79 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.1 EUR (4.81 USD) in Mexico and 4.46 EUR (5.23 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Mexico.

4.10 EUR
4.46 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.21 EUR (9.62 USD) in Mexico and 5.58 EUR (6.54 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 32% lower in Guatemala.

8.21 EUR
5.58 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 45.6 EUR (53.43 USD) in Mexico and 42.96 EUR (50.33 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in Guatemala.

45.60 EUR
42.96 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 11.4 EUR (13.36 USD) in Mexico and 5.02 EUR (5.88 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 56% lower in Guatemala.

11.40 EUR
5.02 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.99 EUR (1.16 USD) in Mexico and 0.87 EUR (1.02 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 12.1% lower in Guatemala.

0.99 EUR
0.87 EUR

Fuel

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Mexico vs. Guatemala - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.34 times more for fuel in Mexico than in Guatemala.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.19 EUR (1.39 USD) in Mexico and 0.82 EUR (0.96 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Guatemala.

1.19 EUR
0.82 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mexico and 0.94 EUR (1.1 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 19% lower in Guatemala.

1.16 EUR
0.94 EUR

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 16.42 EUR (19.24 USD) in Mexico and 11.16 EUR (13.07 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 32% lower in Guatemala.

16.42 EUR
11.16 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.32 EUR (0.37 USD) in Mexico and 0.89 EUR (1.05 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 64% lower in Mexico.

0.32 EUR
0.89 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.61 EUR (5.4 USD) in Mexico and 8.65 EUR (10.13 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Mexico.

4.61 EUR
8.65 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.38 EUR (0.45 USD) in Mexico and 0.95 EUR (1.11 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 60% lower in Mexico.

0.38 EUR
0.95 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.14 EUR (1.34 USD) in Mexico and 3.07 EUR (3.6 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Mexico.

1.14 EUR
3.07 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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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 5.47 EUR (6.41 USD) in Mexico and 5.58 EUR (6.54 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 2% lower in Mexico.

5.47 EUR
5.58 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 49.59 EUR (58.11 USD) in Mexico and 37.88 EUR (44.39 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 23.6% lower in Guatemala.

49.59 EUR
37.88 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 21.69 EUR (25.41 USD) in Mexico and 21.83 EUR (25.58 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in Mexico.

21.69 EUR
21.83 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Guatemala - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.69 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 891.04 EUR (1043.99 USD) in Mexico and 576.44 EUR (675.39 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Guatemala.

891.04 EUR
576.44 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 564.63 EUR (661.55 USD) in Mexico and 373.25 EUR (437.31 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Guatemala.

564.63 EUR
373.25 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 1919 EUR (2248.44 USD) in Mexico and 1147 EUR (1344.26 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Guatemala.

1 919 EUR
1 147 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 1125 EUR (1318.39 USD) in Mexico and 571.62 EUR (669.74 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Guatemala.

1 125 EUR
571.62 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Guatemala - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.42 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 3030 EUR (3550.12 USD) in Mexico and 1262 EUR (1478.61 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Guatemala.

3 030 EUR
1 262 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 2099 EUR (2459.1 USD) in Mexico and 856.14 EUR (1003.1 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Guatemala.

2 099 EUR
856.14 EUR

Salary

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Mexico vs. Guatemala - average salary. The average salary in Mexico is 1.69 times higher than in Guatemala.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 764.77 EUR (896.04 USD) in Mexico and 452.32 EUR (529.96 USD) in Guatemala. The average salary is 40.9% lower in Guatemala.

764.77 EUR
452.32 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

20.3 EUR
28.8 EUR

Two stars

82.4 EUR
69.6 EUR

Three stars

120 EUR
131 EUR

Four stars

250 EUR
191 EUR

Five stars

684 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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