Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 14% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 44 (Q92) | Q101 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (Q62) | Q49 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (Q31) | Q23 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Q15) | Q12 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (Q26) | Q19 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.21 (Q11) | Q11 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (Q41) | Q32 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (Q17) | Q19 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.00 (Q8) | Q14 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (Q28) | Q11 | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 53 (Q111) | Q106 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Q16) | Q16 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.39 (Q9) | Q8 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 136% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,944 (Q18,700) | Q7,814 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,493 (Q13,575) | Q4,172 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 632 (Q1,321) | Q845 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,565 (Q11,635) | Q5,237 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,322 (Q6,945) | Q2,898 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 456 (Q954) | Q670 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 349 (Q730) | Q222 | + 229% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,377 (Q2,878) | Q3,151 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (Q750) | Q906 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (Q81) | Q94 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (Q76) | Q52 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 14% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 232 (Q486) | Q428 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (Q448) | Q376 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (Q690) | Q718 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 339 (Q710) | Q662 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 50% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,989 (Q190,234) | Q138,997 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.77 (Q5.78) | Q17 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 304 (Q636) | Q278 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 28 (Q59) | Q48 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 48 (Q101) | Q208 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 290 (Q606) | Q264 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 16 (Q34) | Q67 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 24 (Q50) | Q31 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (Q48) | Q38 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (Q31) | Q19 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (Q29) | Q15 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (Q117) | Q98 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 83% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (Q394) | Q165 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (Q193) | Q76 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 660 (Q1,380) | Q233 | + 493% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (Q550) | Q320 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (Q170) | Q53 | + 218% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (Q42) | Q29 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (Q94) | Q19 | + 407% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,999 (Q4,180) | Q4,421 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.47 (Q0.97) | Q0.64 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 295 (Q616) | Q402 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (Q38) | Q29 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,601 prices entered by 319 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 64% more expensive than in Guatemala
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