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Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 62% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (Q126) | Q45 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (Q59) | Q41 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (Q36) | Q23 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Q13) | Q13 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Q27) | Q15 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (Q13) | Q10 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (Q53) | Q27 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Q18) | Q17 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.41 (Q9) | Q10 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (Q32) | Q11 | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 87 (Q182) | Q69 | + 166% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (Q15) | Q14 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.22 (Q9) | Q12 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 151% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,671 (Q16,093) | Q7,313 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,715 (Q11,990) | Q3,546 | + 238% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 731 (Q1,534) | Q390 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,626 (Q11,802) | Q4,166 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,494 (Q7,329) | Q2,391 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 494 (Q1,036) | Q337 | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 305 (Q639) | Q277 | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,379 (Q2,893) | Q3,198 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 492 (Q1,033) | Q681 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (Q79) | Q69 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (Q71) | Q36 | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 21% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (Q565) | Q419 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 190 (Q399) | Q335 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 412 (Q865) | Q728 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 374 (Q785) | Q694 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 120% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,655 (Q185,989) | Q114,607 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.23 (Q4.68) | Q7 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 240 (Q504) | Q118 | + 327% | |
| 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 27 (Q56) | Q25 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 76 (Q159) | Q66 | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 270 (Q566) | Q215 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 23 (Q48) | Q48 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 14 (Q30) | Q32 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (Q39) | Q45 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (Q18) | Q18 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 11 (Q22) | Q13 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (Q118) | Q73 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 87% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 183 (Q384) | Q123 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (Q175) | Q86 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 335 (Q704) | Q238 | + 196% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 317 (Q664) | Q273 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (Q137) | Q39 | + 250% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (Q49) | Q19 | + 150% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (Q91) | Q16 | + 476% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,671 (Q3,507) | Q6,224 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (Q1.49) | Q0.99 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 355 (Q744) | Q397 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Q44) | Q24 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,772 prices entered by 619 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 97% more expensive than in Guatemala
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