Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 67% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (Q117) | Q71 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (Q58) | Q44 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (Q40) | Q20 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Q16) | Q12 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (Q32) | Q16 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Q16) | Q8 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (Q56) | Q27 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Q20) | Q15 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.36 (Q11) | Q8 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (Q31) | Q11 | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 97 (Q207) | Q94 | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (Q16) | Q15 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.13 (Q9) | Q7 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 159% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 159% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,505 (Q15,977) | Q6,407 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,951 (Q10,540) | Q3,453 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 666 (Q1,418) | Q418 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,140 (Q10,941) | Q4,278 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,517 (Q7,486) | Q2,207 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (Q776) | Q281 | + 176% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 300 (Q639) | Q266 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 897 (Q1,910) | Q2,855 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (Q756) | Q670 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (Q78) | Q53 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (Q72) | Q19 | + 276% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 38% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 229 (Q489) | Q439 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 233 (Q495) | Q292 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 345 (Q734) | Q832 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 372 (Q792) | Q664 | + 19% | |
| 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 85,825 (Q182,702) | Q137,207 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.11 (Q4.50) | Q6 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 208 (Q444) | Q100 | + 342% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 45% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (Q39) | Q37 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (Q106) | Q73 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 262 (Q557) | Q192 | + 190% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (Q49) | Q48 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Q36) | Q32 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (Q39) | Q45 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (Q25) | Q18 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (Q27) | Q15 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 81 (Q171) | Q76 | + 125% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 83% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 175 (Q372) | Q125 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (Q169) | Q81 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (Q1,266) | Q214 | + 491% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 366 (Q778) | Q335 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 75 (Q159) | Q47 | + 240% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (Q50) | Q29 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 51 (Q109) | Q25 | + 332% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,756 (Q3,737) | Q5,407 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (Q1.51) | Q1.28 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 336 (Q715) | Q434 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Q44) | Q34 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
2.129
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,424 prices entered by 459 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 98% more expensive than in Guatemala
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