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| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 63% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Q114) | Q45 | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Q68) | Q40 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (Q41) | Q23 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.18 (Q10) | Q12 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.34 (Q29) | Q15 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 (Q21) | Q10 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.28 (Q45) | Q27 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 (Q18) | Q17 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.10 (Q9) | Q10 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.49 (Q21) | Q11 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (Q118) | Q67 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.44 (Q21) | Q14 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.43 (Q12) | Q12 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 165% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €2,244 (Q19,177) | Q7,302 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,681 (Q14,364) | Q3,546 | + 305% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €146 (Q1,244) | Q390 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,513 (Q12,925) | Q4,166 | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €1,113 (Q9,513) | Q2,391 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €104 (Q892) | Q337 | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €42 (Q358) | Q287 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €422 (Q3,608) | Q3,198 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (Q980) | Q681 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (Q76) | Q69 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (Q118) | Q27 | + 330% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 10% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (Q729) | Q419 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (Q303) | Q335 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (Q753) | Q728 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (Q903) | Q694 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 279% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 279% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,209 (Q223,960) | Q114,607 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (Q12) | Q7 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €112 (Q960) | Q118 | + 714% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 45% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.96 (Q51) | Q25 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (Q120) | Q66 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €57 (Q490) | Q215 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.38 (Q46) | Q48 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.89 (Q33) | Q32 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €5.00 (Q43) | Q45 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (Q24) | Q18 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.47 (Q21) | Q12 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Q138) | Q73 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 74% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (Q317) | Q123 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Q192) | Q86 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €87 (Q746) | Q238 | + 214% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (Q588) | Q273 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Q94) | Q39 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (Q30) | Q19 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.95 (Q51) | Q16 | + 223% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €412 (Q3,517) | Q6,224 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (Q3.04) | Q0.99 | + 206% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (Q374) | Q397 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €13 (Q108) | Q24 | + 357% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,947 prices entered by 492 different people.
Cost of living in Ireland is 125% more expensive than in Guatemala
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