Cost of living in Ahvaz (Iran) is 19% cheaper than in Guatemala City (Guatemala)
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| Food | - 37% | |||
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| Food in Ahvaz (Iran) is 37% cheaper than in Guatemala City (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Ahvaz | Guatemala City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 215,306 (Q40) | Q83 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 151,613 (Q28) | Q47 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 68,696 (Q13) | Q28 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 31,203 (Q5.81) | Q14 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 84,308 (Q16) | Q19 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 40,000 (Q7) | Q11 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 102,857 (Q19) | Q41 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 61,111 (Q11) | Q24 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 34,444 (Q6) | Q9 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Q11 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Q80 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 52,632 (Q10) | Q17 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Q8 | - | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Ahvaz (Iran) is 14% cheaper than in Guatemala City (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Ahvaz | Guatemala City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 40,000,000 (Q7,443) | Q8,180 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 25,000,000 (Q4,652) | Q5,631 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Q590 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 20,000,000 (Q3,722) | Q5,628 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Q3,113 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Q407 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 600,000 (Q112) | Q196 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 21,428,600 (Q3,988) | Q3,192 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 8,066,670 (Q1,501) | Q765 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (Q28) | Q92 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Q30 | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Ahvaz (Iran) is about the same as in Guatemala City (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Ahvaz | Guatemala City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,336,730 (Q249) | Q479 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,302,720 (Q428) | Q341 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 2,869,160 (Q534) | Q741 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Q666 | - | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Ahvaz (Iran) is 14% cheaper than in Guatemala City (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Ahvaz | Guatemala City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Q170,947 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 10,000 (Q1.86) | Q9 | - 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Q233 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Q88 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Ahvaz (Iran) is 17% cheaper than in Guatemala City (Guatemala) | ||||
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| Ahvaz | Guatemala City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Q35 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Q187 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Q264 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Q50 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 137,500 (Q26) | Q38 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 80,000 (Q15) | Q50 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Q18 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 60,000 (Q11) | Q13 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Q85 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Ahvaz (Iran) is 23% cheaper than in Guatemala City (Guatemala) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Ahvaz | Guatemala City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 500,000 (Q93) | Q139 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 1,200,000 (Q223) | Q87 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Q220 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 750,000 (Q140) | Q330 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Q55 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Q28 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Q20 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 20,000,000 (Q3,722) | Q5,283 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Q1.55 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 556,075 (Q103) | Q440 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 120,000 (Q22) | Q24 | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 489 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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