Travel budget and cost of living in Mixco (Guatemala) how much does a trip cost?

Mixco travel budget

Mixco: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Mixco

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Mixco for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Mixco compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Mixco in 2024 is 38% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Mixco in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Mixco by expense type

Restaurant budget in Mixco

Lunch

$ 3.2/person
($ 3.2 to $ 10)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 16/person
($ 16 to $ 64)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 5.7/person
($ 5.1 to $ 6.4)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 4.5)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 4.5)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 2.3/cup
($ 2 to $ 5.7)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 0.6/can
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.5)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Mixco

1-star hotel

$ 81/night
($ 10 to $ 800)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

2-star hotel

$ 143/night
($ 19 to $ 1400)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 154

3-star hotel

$ 97/night
($ 23 to $ 301)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

4-star hotel

$ 173/night
($ 79 to $ 389)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 307

5-star hotel

$ 170/night
($ 109 to $ 884)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 440

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 126/month
($ 8.5 to $ 1381)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Room with kitchen

$ 108/month
($ 20 to $ 333)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 162/month
($ 33 to $ 442)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206

Cottage or guest house

$ 101/month
($ 23 to $ 834)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 183/month
($ 11 to $ 1412)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 206

Supermarket food budget in Mixco

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2.3)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 10)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 5.1)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 1.9/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 5.1)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 3.6/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 10)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 4.2)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Mixco

Bus ticket

$ 0.6/ticket
( $ 0.6)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.6/km
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.8
($ 2.5 to $ 6.4)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Mixco

Cinema

$ 5.7/ticket
($ 5.7 to $ 10)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 27/hr
( $ 27)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Mixco

Cigarettes

$ 3.2/pack
($ 3.2 to $ 5.1)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 51
($ 32 to $ 77)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 39
($ 32 to $ 77)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Guatemala City

$ 511
(fair price: $ 450)

London → Guatemala City

$ 780
(fair price: $ 712)

Los Angeles → Guatemala City

$ 376
(fair price: $ 300)

New York City → Guatemala City

$ 398
(fair price: $ 321)

Toronto → Guatemala City

$ 418
(fair price: $ 348)

Chicago → Guatemala City

$ 435
(fair price: $ 341)