Cost of living in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 27% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q35 (5,631 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q39 (6,329 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q25 (4,045 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (1,780 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q13 (2,113 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q6.00 (971 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q40 (6,472 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q20 (3,236 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q5.00 (809 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q14 (2,213 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q80 (12,944 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q11 (1,780 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q5.00 (809 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q2,939 (475,471 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q2,000 (323,596 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q600 (97,079 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q2,500 (404,495 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q1,500 (242,697 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q600 (97,079 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q488 (78,976 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,000 (485,394 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,000 (161,798 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q50 (8,090 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 29% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q700 (113,259 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q700 (113,259 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q1,000 (161,798 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 439% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q700 (113,259 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 353% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q122,311 (19,789,687 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q8 (1,282 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q75 (12,135 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 83% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q25 (4,045 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q300 (48,539 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 709% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q200 (32,360 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 224% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q30 (4,854 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q31 (5,056 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q30 (4,854 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q20 (3,236 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q25 (4,045 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q40 (6,472 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Quetzaltenango (Guatemala) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q200 (32,360 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q60 (9,708 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q1,000 (161,798 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q300 (48,539 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q40 (6,472 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q20 (3,236 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q15 (2,427 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Q4,000 (647,192 Dinar) | 500,000 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q3.00 (485 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q200 (32,360 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q20 (3,236 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:
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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 813,794 Dinar
(Q5,030)
in Quetzaltenango
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
693,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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