Cost of living in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 25% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q35 (5,565 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q39 (6,255 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q25 (3,998 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (1,759 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q13 (2,088 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q6.00 (959 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q40 (6,396 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q20 (3,198 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 326% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q5.00 (800 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q14 (2,187 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q80 (12,792 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q11 (1,759 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q5.00 (800 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q2,939 (469,897 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q2,000 (319,803 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q600 (95,941 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q2,500 (399,753 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q1,500 (239,852 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q600 (95,941 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q488 (78,051 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,000 (479,704 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,000 (159,901 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q50 (7,995 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 28% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q700 (111,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q700 (111,931 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q1,000 (159,901 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 433% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q700 (111,931 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 348% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 4% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q122,311 (19,557,683 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q8 (1,267 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q75 (11,993 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 105% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q25 (3,998 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q300 (47,970 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 700% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q200 (31,980 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 220% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q30 (4,797 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q31 (4,997 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q30 (4,797 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (3,198 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q25 (3,998 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q40 (6,396 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q200 (31,980 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q60 (9,594 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q1,000 (159,901 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q300 (47,970 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q40 (6,396 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q20 (3,198 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q15 (2,399 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q3.00 (480 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q200 (31,980 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q20 (3,198 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
159.901
IQD
/
GTQ
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Cost of living in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 17% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 908,386 Dinar
(Q5,681)
in Quetzaltenango
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
777,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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