- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 81% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (Q115) | Q43 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (Q57) | Q42 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (Q43) | Q28 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Q14) | Q11 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Q27) | Q14 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Q14) | Q9 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (Q56) | Q38 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Q20) | Q18 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.07 (Q11) | Q8 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (Q30) | Q11 | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 100 (Q211) | Q74 | + 185% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (Q15) | Q14 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (Q9) | Q7 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 134% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,103 (Q17,067) | Q6,396 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,184 (Q13,027) | Q4,601 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 755 (Q1,590) | Q690 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,216 (Q13,093) | Q4,905 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,228 (Q8,905) | Q3,545 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 529 (Q1,113) | Q450 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 (Q636) | Q387 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,453 (Q3,061) | Q3,344 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (Q904) | Q755 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (Q80) | Q59 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (Q81) | Q20 | + 305% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 249 (Q525) | Q628 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (Q448) | Q404 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 390 (Q822) | Q716 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 459 (Q967) | Q686 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 121% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,039 (Q166,486) | Q117,546 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.26 (Q4.76) | Q7 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 252 (Q531) | Q118 | + 349% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 49% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (Q48) | Q45 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 65 (Q138) | Q121 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 288 (Q608) | Q254 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (Q58) | Q49 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (Q35) | Q30 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (Q40) | Q40 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Q23) | Q16 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Q27) | Q13 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (Q123) | Q58 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 105% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (Q408) | Q150 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (Q162) | Q84 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 285 (Q601) | Q178 | + 238% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 357 (Q752) | Q309 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 66 (Q139) | Q47 | + 194% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (Q46) | Q25 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (Q90) | Q25 | + 260% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,162 (Q4,555) | Q4,893 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.81 (Q1.71) | Q1.12 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 459 (Q966) | Q444 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Q45) | Q24 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 100% more expensive than in Guatemala
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