Cost of living in Ireland compared to Guatemala
Currency:
Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Ireland is 56% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Ireland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Q143) | Q80 | + 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Q90) | Q50 | + 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.43 (Q46) | Q27 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.40 (Q12) | Q15 | - 20% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.65 (Q40) | Q18 | + 118% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.98 (Q25) | Q21 | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Q55) | Q41 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.73 (Q23) | Q25 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.68 (Q14) | Q11 | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.83 (Q24) | Q11 | + 112% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (Q120) | Q95 | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.91 (Q25) | Q18 | + 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.78 (Q15) | Q10 | + 48% | |
Housing | + 172% | |||
Housing in Ireland is 172% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Ireland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,691 (Q22,899) | Q7,121 | + 222% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,078 (Q17,682) | Q4,826 | + 266% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €252 (Q2,141) | Q517 | + 314% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,886 (Q16,045) | Q6,050 | + 165% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,464 (Q12,459) | Q3,741 | + 233% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €167 (Q1,422) | Q328 | + 334% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 (Q341) | Q264 | + 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | €374 (Q3,181) | Q3,167 | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (Q941) | Q998 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (Q99) | Q101 | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Q135) | Q36 | + 277% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Ireland is 12% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Ireland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (Q767) | Q485 | + 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €46 (Q395) | Q405 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (Q859) | Q787 | + 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (Q873) | Q888 | - 2% | |
Transportation | + 115% | |||
Transportation in Ireland is 115% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Ireland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,083 (Q255,982) | Q175,508 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.73 (Q15) | Q11 | + 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (Q628) | Q192 | + 227% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Ireland is 16% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Ireland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Q74) | Q36 | + 105% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (Q147) | Q191 | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (Q543) | Q324 | + 68% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.54 (Q47) | Q45 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.48 (Q38) | Q39 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (Q56) | Q50 | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.77 (Q24) | Q25 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.03 (Q26) | Q14 | + 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (Q184) | Q101 | + 82% | |
Entertainment | + 80% | |||
Entertainment in Ireland is 80% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Ireland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €55 (Q464) | Q156 | + 198% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Q200) | Q90 | + 123% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €206 (Q1,749) | Q271 | + 545% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (Q853) | Q355 | + 141% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (Q113) | Q62 | + 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (Q31) | Q31 | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Q60) | Q25 | + 140% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €748 (Q6,364) | Q5,278 | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.33 (Q2.84) | Q2.11 | + 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (Q480) | Q470 | + 2% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €15 (Q128) | Q31 | + 307% | |
TOTAL | + 94% |
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,472 prices entered by 145 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 94% more expensive than in Guatemala
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