- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 66% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 53 (Q108) | Q44 | + 144% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (Q54) | Q42 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (Q37) | Q26 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Q14) | Q11 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Q26) | Q14 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Q15) | Q9 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (Q50) | Q40 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Q19) | Q18 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.18 (Q11) | Q8 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (Q24) | Q10 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 89 (Q181) | Q74 | + 145% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (Q13) | Q15 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.34 (Q9) | Q6 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 130% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,155 (Q16,613) | Q6,396 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,349 (Q12,935) | Q4,601 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 760 (Q1,549) | Q690 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,440 (Q13,119) | Q4,827 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,234 (Q8,626) | Q3,545 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 485 (Q989) | Q464 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 304 (Q619) | Q389 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,541 (Q3,140) | Q3,457 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 386 (Q787) | Q755 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (Q83) | Q59 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (Q82) | Q20 | + 303% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 276 (Q563) | Q647 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 219 (Q446) | Q404 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 383 (Q781) | Q716 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 473 (Q963) | Q770 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 101% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,151 (Q161,247) | Q128,369 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (Q4.19) | Q7 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 267 (Q543) | Q124 | + 338% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 36% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (Q46) | Q45 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (Q151) | Q136 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 262 (Q534) | Q261 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (Q55) | Q49 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Q34) | Q30 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (Q38) | Q41 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (Q19) | Q16 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Q27) | Q13 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (Q123) | Q62 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 98% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 191 (Q389) | Q157 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (Q157) | Q83 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 296 (Q603) | Q178 | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 382 (Q779) | Q301 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (Q133) | Q47 | + 184% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (Q43) | Q26 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (Q91) | Q25 | + 260% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,077 (Q4,231) | Q4,218 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (Q1.45) | Q1.12 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 441 (Q899) | Q483 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (Q39) | Q23 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.037
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 90% more expensive than in Guatemala
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