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Cost of Living in Mixco

Mixco, Guatemala, Guatemala · Population 527,828

▲ +0% vs Guatemala average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)Q3,762 ($485)
Couple, monthlyQ6,704 ($865)
Family of four, monthlyQ8,695 ($1,122)

Estimated Prices in Mixco

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantQ39.43 ($5.09)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeQ158 ($20.35)per meal
CappuccinoQ11.83 ($1.53)each
Monthly groceries (single person)Q894 ($115)per month
Monthly public transport passQ145 ($18.66)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentQ381 ($49.18)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)Q110 ($14.25)per month
Fitness club membershipQ110 ($14.25)per month
Cinema ticketQ28.92 ($3.73)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreQ1,630 ($210)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreQ1,134 ($146)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreQ3,401 ($439)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Mixco is Q3,697 ($477) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of Q3,762 ($485) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly Q4,891 ($631) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (Q1,134 ($146)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Mixco

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Nearby Cities

Santiago Sacatepéquez

5 km away · Sacatepéquez

San Lucas Sacatepéquez

5 km away · Sacatepéquez

San Pedro Sacatepéquez

7 km away · Guatemala

San Bartolomé Milpas Altas

8 km away · Sacatepéquez

Santa Lucía Milpas Altas

9 km away · Sacatepéquez

San Juan Sacatepéquez

10 km away · Guatemala

Guatemala City

11 km away · Guatemala

Santo Domingo Xenacoj

11 km away · Sacatepéquez

Other Major Cities in Guatemala

Guatemala City

Guatemala · pop. 994,938

Q4,687 ($605) / mo

Villa Nueva

Guatemala · pop. 492,480

Q3,762 ($485) / mo

San Juan Sacatepéquez

Guatemala · pop. 284,798

Q3,762 ($485) / mo

San Pedro Carchá

Alta Verapaz · pop. 255,006

Q3,762 ($485) / mo

Cobán

Alta Verapaz · pop. 228,664

Q3,534 ($456) / mo

Quetzaltenango

Quetzaltenango · pop. 207,620

Q3,534 ($456) / mo

Jalapa

Jalapa · pop. 192,676

Q3,534 ($456) / mo

Escuintla

Escuintla · pop. 170,280

Q3,534 ($456) / mo

Living in Mixco

Mixco is one of the key cities in Guatemala. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is Q3,762 ($485), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around Q1,134 ($146) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to Q8,695 ($1,122) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately Q6,704 ($865) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Mixco is Q3,697 ($477). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least Q4,891 ($631) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mixco expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated Q3,762 ($485) per month in Mixco including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Guatemala.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Mixco?
A net salary of around Q4,891 ($631) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Mixco with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Mixco is Q3,697 ($477).
How much is rent in Mixco?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated Q1,630 ($210) per month in the city centre and Q1,134 ($146) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about Q3,401 ($439).
Is Mixco cheaper than Guatemala on average?
No — Mixco is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Guatemala average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Mixco?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at Q894 ($115) in Mixco. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about Q39 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around Q12 ($2).
How do transport costs in Mixco compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Mixco is estimated at Q145 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Mixco are estimates based on Guatemala national averages adjusted for city size (population 527,828). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.