- Cost of Living
- Ireland
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ireland compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 81% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Q113) | Q44 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Q66) | Q42 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.64 (Q41) | Q26 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (Q11) | Q11 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.85 (Q34) | Q14 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 (Q21) | Q9 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.26 (Q46) | Q40 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (Q19) | Q18 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (Q10) | Q8 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.35 (Q21) | Q10 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (Q115) | Q74 | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.30 (Q20) | Q15 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.48 (Q13) | Q6 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 129% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,159 (Q18,859) | Q6,396 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,678 (Q14,657) | Q4,601 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (Q1,329) | Q690 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,461 (Q12,764) | Q4,827 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,067 (Q9,315) | Q3,545 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €110 (Q957) | Q464 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 (Q369) | Q389 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €447 (Q3,901) | Q3,457 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (Q950) | Q755 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (Q88) | Q59 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (Q111) | Q20 | + 444% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 12% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (Q711) | Q647 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (Q292) | Q404 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (Q781) | Q716 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €99 (Q864) | Q770 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 254% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 254% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,729 (Q215,960) | Q128,369 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (Q12) | Q7 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €114 (Q992) | Q124 | + 700% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 26% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.90 (Q43) | Q45 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €17 (Q150) | Q136 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €55 (Q479) | Q261 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.93 (Q43) | Q49 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.31 (Q29) | Q30 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.99 (Q44) | Q41 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.07 (Q18) | Q16 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.67 (Q23) | Q13 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (Q132) | Q62 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 88% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (Q328) | Q157 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Q185) | Q83 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €88 (Q767) | Q178 | + 331% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (Q584) | Q301 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Q96) | Q47 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.14 (Q27) | Q26 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.85 (Q51) | Q25 | + 102% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €518 (Q4,527) | Q4,218 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.45 (Q3.94) | Q1.12 | + 252% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (Q400) | Q483 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €12 (Q103) | Q23 | + 344% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 115% more expensive than in Guatemala
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