Cost of living in Ireland compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ireland is 47% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Ireland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Q155) | Q92 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Q93) | Q56 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.16 (Q44) | Q31 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.34 (Q12) | Q14 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.81 (Q41) | Q21 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.14 (Q27) | Q17 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.93 (Q51) | Q31 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.91 (Q25) | Q27 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.49 (Q13) | Q20 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.86 (Q25) | Q12 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (Q117) | Q88 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.01 (Q26) | Q16 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.42 (Q12) | Q12 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Ireland is 143% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Ireland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,443 (Q20,979) | Q8,442 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,826 (Q15,677) | Q5,228 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €198 (Q1,703) | Q574 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,800 (Q15,458) | Q6,108 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,394 (Q11,966) | Q4,518 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €167 (Q1,435) | Q680 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €40 (Q344) | Q240 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €371 (Q3,182) | Q2,478 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (Q1,026) | Q877 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (Q99) | Q61 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (Q145) | Q20 | + 623% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Ireland is 6% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Ireland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (Q815) | Q485 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (Q310) | Q405 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €107 (Q922) | Q859 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (Q912) | Q711 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Ireland is 41% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Ireland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,835 (Q238,993) | Q172,164 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (Q15) | Q14 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €67 (Q578) | Q362 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Ireland is 34% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Ireland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Q62) | Q39 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €21 (Q184) | Q133 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €68 (Q587) | Q346 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 (Q52) | Q45 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.84 (Q42) | Q39 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (Q54) | Q50 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.83 (Q33) | Q23 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.90 (Q25) | Q14 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (Q199) | Q142 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Ireland is 58% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Ireland | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (Q428) | Q250 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Q202) | Q97 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €153 (Q1,310) | Q300 | + 337% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (Q640) | Q303 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (Q121) | Q80 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.30 (Q37) | Q27 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (Q65) | Q20 | + 227% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €658 (Q5,647) | Q5,278 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Q2.11 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €76 (Q656) | Q649 | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €16 (Q134) | Q29 | + 359% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,043 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 04, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ireland is 65% more expensive than in Guatemala
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