Cost of living in Ireland compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 57% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Q127) | Q81 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (Q74) | Q44 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.59 (Q42) | Q22 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (Q10) | Q11 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.20 (Q29) | Q16 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.38 (Q22) | Q9 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.59 (Q42) | Q30 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (Q20) | Q15 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.21 (Q11) | Q11 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.41 (Q22) | Q15 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (Q112) | Q90 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.29 (Q21) | Q14 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (Q12) | Q8 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 180% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,239 (Q20,568) | Q6,545 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,764 (Q16,206) | Q3,437 | + 372% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €157 (Q1,444) | Q468 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,539 (Q14,144) | Q4,411 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,293 (Q11,883) | Q2,110 | + 463% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €89 (Q820) | Q280 | + 193% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €33 (Q299) | Q264 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €354 (Q3,249) | Q3,055 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €108 (Q992) | Q683 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Q64) | Q80 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Q112) | Q38 | + 197% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 9% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (Q640) | Q460 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (Q291) | Q296 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (Q758) | Q725 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (Q803) | Q777 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 329% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 329% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,934 (Q247,458) | Q138,741 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.29 (Q12) | Q6 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €133 (Q1,226) | Q124 | + 892% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 19% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Q58) | Q44 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Q124) | Q124 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (Q520) | Q250 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.83 (Q44) | Q48 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (Q28) | Q34 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.50 (Q41) | Q47 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.01 (Q18) | Q16 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.35 (Q22) | Q17 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Q178) | Q77 | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 62% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Q368) | Q176 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Q201) | Q83 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (Q998) | Q196 | + 410% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (Q580) | Q460 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Q105) | Q61 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.64 (Q33) | Q34 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (Q55) | Q35 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €411 (Q3,780) | Q5,407 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (Q3.26) | Q1.28 | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €45 (Q410) | Q353 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 (Q126) | Q27 | + 375% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,637 prices entered by 228 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 134% more expensive than in Guatemala
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