Cost of living in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 31% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q140 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 45 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q54 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 34 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q31 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 17 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q16 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q21 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 12 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q13 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 6 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q46 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 17 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q19 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q16 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.48 | + 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q13 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 10 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q93 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 59 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q18 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q12 (Dirham 5.54) | Dirham 5.13 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 60% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q9,763 (Dirham 4,655) | Dirham 14,724 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q4,502 (Dirham 2,147) | Dirham 9,417 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q809 (Dirham 386) | Dirham 829 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q6,706 (Dirham 3,198) | Dirham 8,201 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q4,151 (Dirham 1,979) | Dirham 5,341 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q759 (Dirham 362) | Dirham 622 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q304 (Dirham 145) | Dirham 336 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,314 (Dirham 1,580) | Dirham 770 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q1,014 (Dirham 483) | Dirham 296 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q135 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 41 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q118 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 31 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 15% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q628 (Dirham 299) | Dirham 251 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q494 (Dirham 236) | Dirham 220 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q1,075 (Dirham 513) | Dirham 399 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q1,055 (Dirham 503) | Dirham 408 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 25% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q188,980 (Dirham 90,112) | Dirham 92,536 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q17 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 2.88 | + 183% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q310 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 303 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Q117 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 36 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 20% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q52 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 25 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q213 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 38 | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q322 (Dirham 153) | Dirham 284 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q75 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 21 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q43 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 19 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q62 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 21 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q24 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 10 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q23 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q148 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 40 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala City (Guatemala) is 17% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Guatemala City | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q173 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 147 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q104 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 98 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q320 (Dirham 153) | Dirham 283 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q411 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 275 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q81 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 75 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q40 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 22 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q26 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 45 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q6,834 (Dirham 3,259) | Dirham 1,999 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.90 (Dirham 0.90) | Dirham 0.56 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q676 (Dirham 322) | Dirham 318 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q29 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 37% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 988 prices entered by 180 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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