Cost of living in Ireland compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 63% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Ireland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (Q139) | Q86 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (Q82) | Q47 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.76 (Q49) | Q29 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.44 (Q12) | Q13 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.44 (Q37) | Q17 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (Q27) | Q12 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 (Q47) | Q43 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (Q22) | Q18 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (Q12) | Q10 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.64 (Q22) | Q11 | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (Q114) | Q90 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.89 (Q24) | Q17 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.79 (Q15) | Q8 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 183% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Ireland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,590 (Q21,838) | Q6,851 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,159 (Q18,198) | Q4,195 | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €248 (Q2,094) | Q557 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,746 (Q14,716) | Q5,350 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,440 (Q12,143) | Q3,253 | + 273% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €194 (Q1,636) | Q410 | + 299% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €45 (Q382) | Q242 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (Q3,375) | Q3,443 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (Q675) | Q662 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (Q97) | Q117 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Q126) | Q31 | + 309% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 17% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Ireland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €75 (Q636) | Q435 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (Q356) | Q332 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Q775) | Q721 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (Q796) | Q633 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 108% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Ireland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,217 (Q263,165) | Q162,571 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (Q15) | Q12 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €92 (Q773) | Q278 | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 24% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Ireland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.28 (Q45) | Q43 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (Q162) | Q141 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €62 (Q522) | Q301 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (Q53) | Q33 | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 (Q34) | Q38 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (Q55) | Q45 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.12 (Q26) | Q21 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.38 (Q20) | Q17 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Q174) | Q79 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 103% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Ireland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (Q467) | Q146 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Q207) | Q87 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €102 (Q859) | Q252 | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (Q840) | Q339 | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (Q109) | Q56 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.62 (Q30) | Q30 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Q56) | Q18 | + 209% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €601 (Q5,071) | Q4,426 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (Q2.59) | Q1.57 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (Q436) | Q322 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (Q134) | Q26 | + 421% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 103% more expensive than in Guatemala
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