Cost of living in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 20% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q32 (5,216 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q41 (6,542 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q24 (3,793 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q9 (1,453 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (2,296 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q5.91 (954 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q28 (4,562 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 (2,421 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q5.25 (847 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q14 (2,320 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q73 (11,801 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q12 (1,883 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q4.54 (732 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 13% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,480 (561,595 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q1,970 (317,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q550 (88,767 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q3,000 (484,186 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q2,250 (363,140 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q550 (88,767 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q467 (75,318 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,250 (524,535 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q900 (145,256 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q45 (7,263 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q23 (3,651 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 23% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q503 (81,218 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q376 (60,636 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q833 (134,496 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 348% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q700 (112,977 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 352% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q137,000 (22,111,172 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q10 (1,668 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q72 (11,567 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 56% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q41 (6,681 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q188 (30,283 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 405% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q167 (26,986 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q53 (8,473 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q27 (4,304 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q33 (5,245 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (2,582 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q20 (3,228 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q45 (7,263 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 4% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q163 (26,240 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q57 (9,128 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q1,000 (161,395 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q255 (41,165 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q35 (5,649 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q23 (3,712 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q22 (3,484 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q3.00 (484 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q184 (29,763 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q21 (3,389 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 98 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 850,374 Dinar
(Q5,269)
in Quetzaltenango
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
741,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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