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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.2 EUR (2.38 USD) in Mexico and 2.91 EUR (3.14 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 24.4% lower in Mexico.

2.20 EUR
2.91 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.14 EUR (1.23 USD) in Mexico and 1.12 EUR (1.21 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in Guatemala.

1.14 EUR
1.12 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.49 EUR (9.17 USD) in Mexico and 8.51 EUR (9.19 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in Mexico.

8.49 EUR
8.51 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.96 EUR (10.76 USD) in Mexico and 7.78 EUR (8.41 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 21.9% lower in Guatemala.

9.96 EUR
7.78 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.76 EUR (6.22 USD) in Mexico and 5.91 EUR (6.38 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 2.5% lower in Mexico.

5.76 EUR
5.91 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.17 EUR (3.42 USD) in Mexico and 3.35 EUR (3.62 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 5.4% lower in Mexico.

3.17 EUR
3.35 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.25 EUR (1.35 USD) in Mexico and 1.27 EUR (1.37 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 1.6% lower in Mexico.

1.25 EUR
1.27 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.75 EUR (1.89 USD) for 12 eggs in Mexico and 1.81 EUR (1.96 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 3.3% lower in Mexico.

1.75 EUR
1.81 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.34 EUR (2.53 USD) in Mexico and 1.98 EUR (2.14 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Guatemala.

2.34 EUR
1.98 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label whiskey costs 22.2 EUR (23.98 USD) in Mexico and 19.45 EUR (21.01 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 12.4% lower in Guatemala.

22.20 EUR
19.45 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.86 EUR (0.93 USD) in Mexico and 0.71 EUR (0.76 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 17.4% lower in Guatemala.

0.86 EUR
0.71 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.74 EUR (1.87 USD) in Mexico and 1.74 EUR (1.88 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 0% lower in Guatemala.

1.74 EUR
1.74 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 7.15 EUR (7.72 USD) in Mexico and 5.01 EUR (5.41 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Guatemala.

7.15 EUR
5.01 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.18 EUR (1.27 USD) in Mexico and 1.55 EUR (1.68 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Mexico.

1.18 EUR
1.55 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.31 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mexico and 1.38 EUR (1.49 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 5.1% lower in Mexico.

1.31 EUR
1.38 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.28 EUR (1.38 USD) in Mexico and 2.35 EUR (2.54 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 45.5% lower in Mexico.

1.28 EUR
2.35 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.4 EUR (1.52 USD) in Mexico and 1.38 EUR (1.49 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 1.4% lower in Guatemala.

1.40 EUR
1.38 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.25 EUR (1.35 USD) in Mexico and 1.36 EUR (1.46 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Mexico.

1.25 EUR
1.36 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 12.09 EUR (13.06 USD) in Mexico and 13.28 EUR (14.35 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 9% lower in Mexico.

12.09 EUR
13.28 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.38 EUR (1.49 USD) in Mexico and 1.35 EUR (1.46 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 2.2% lower in Guatemala.

1.38 EUR
1.35 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.72 EUR (0.78 USD) in Mexico and 0.96 EUR (1.03 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 25% lower in Mexico.

0.72 EUR
0.96 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.39 EUR (2.59 USD) in Mexico and 2.23 EUR (2.41 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Guatemala.

2.39 EUR
2.23 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.9 EUR (0.97 USD) in Mexico and 0.91 EUR (0.98 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 1.1% lower in Mexico.

0.90 EUR
0.91 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.26 EUR (2.44 USD) in Mexico and 2.1 EUR (2.27 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Guatemala.

2.26 EUR
2.10 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.35 EUR (3.62 USD) in Mexico and 3 EUR (3.24 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 10.4% lower in Guatemala.

3.35 EUR
3.00 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.81 EUR (6.28 USD) in Mexico and 5.4 EUR (5.83 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 7.1% lower in Guatemala.

5.81 EUR
5.40 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 34.4 EUR (37.16 USD) in Mexico and 30 EUR (32.41 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 12.8% lower in Guatemala.

34.40 EUR
30.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.79 EUR (7.33 USD) in Mexico and 4.2 EUR (4.54 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 38.1% lower in Guatemala.

6.79 EUR
4.20 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.64 EUR (0.7 USD) in Mexico and 0.69 EUR (0.75 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 7.2% lower in Mexico.

0.64 EUR
0.69 EUR

Fuel

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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 1.22 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.84 EUR (0.9 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 31.1% lower in Guatemala.

1.22 EUR
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.21 EUR (1.31 USD) in Mexico and 0.95 EUR (1.03 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Guatemala.

1.21 EUR
0.95 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 13.78 EUR (14.88 USD) in Mexico and 8.22 EUR (8.88 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Guatemala.

13.78 EUR
8.22 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.27 EUR (0.29 USD) in Mexico and 0.54 EUR (0.58 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 50% lower in Mexico.

0.27 EUR
0.54 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.43 EUR (5.87 USD) in Mexico and 9.6 EUR (10.37 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in Mexico.

5.43 EUR
9.60 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.45 EUR (0.49 USD) in Mexico and 0.6 EUR (0.65 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 25% lower in Mexico.

0.45 EUR
0.60 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.91 EUR (0.98 USD) in Mexico and 3.6 EUR (3.89 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Mexico.

0.91 EUR
3.60 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 4.07 EUR (4.4 USD) in Mexico and 6 EUR (6.48 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Mexico.

4.07 EUR
6.00 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 40.54 EUR (43.79 USD) in Mexico and 44.22 EUR (47.77 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in Mexico.

40.54 EUR
44.22 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 18.44 EUR (19.92 USD) in Mexico and 18.28 EUR (19.75 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 0.9% lower in Guatemala.

18.44 EUR
18.28 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mexico vs. Guatemala - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.43 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 690.73 EUR (746.15 USD) in Mexico and 471.68 EUR (509.52 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 31.7% lower in Guatemala.

690.73 EUR
471.68 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 418.19 EUR (451.74 USD) in Mexico and 341.66 EUR (369.07 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Guatemala.

418.19 EUR
341.66 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 1345 EUR (1452.37 USD) in Mexico and 895.81 EUR (967.68 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 33.4% lower in Guatemala.

1 345 EUR
895.81 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 784.94 EUR (847.91 USD) in Mexico and 562.48 EUR (607.61 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 28.3% lower in Guatemala.

784.94 EUR
562.48 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mexico vs. Guatemala - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.73 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 2376 EUR (2566.7 USD) in Mexico and 1366 EUR (1475.95 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Guatemala.

2 376 EUR
1 366 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 1549 EUR (1673.38 USD) in Mexico and 900.26 EUR (972.49 USD) in Guatemala. The price of this product is 41.9% lower in Guatemala.

1 549 EUR
900.26 EUR

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 597.87 EUR (645.84 USD) in Mexico and 471.83 EUR (509.69 USD) in Guatemala. The average salary is 21.1% lower in Guatemala.

597.87 EUR
471.83 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

22 EUR
31.3 EUR

Two stars

89.4 EUR
75.5 EUR

Three stars

130 EUR
142 EUR

Four stars

272 EUR
207 EUR

Five stars

741 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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