- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 70% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (Q111) | Q43 | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (Q54) | Q42 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (Q39) | Q28 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Q14) | Q11 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Q26) | Q14 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Q14) | Q9 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (Q54) | Q38 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Q19) | Q18 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.18 (Q11) | Q8 | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (Q27) | Q11 | + 157% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 93 (Q189) | Q74 | + 156% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (Q14) | Q14 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.35 (Q9) | Q7 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 132% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,161 (Q16,632) | Q6,396 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,204 (Q12,646) | Q4,601 | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 759 (Q1,546) | Q690 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,456 (Q13,159) | Q4,724 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,334 (Q8,834) | Q3,545 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 498 (Q1,016) | Q450 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 307 (Q626) | Q387 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,450 (Q2,955) | Q3,344 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 388 (Q791) | Q755 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (Q78) | Q59 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (Q79) | Q20 | + 295% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 272 (Q555) | Q628 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (Q434) | Q404 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 379 (Q773) | Q716 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 465 (Q948) | Q686 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 98% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,754 (Q160,513) | Q137,477 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.20 (Q4.48) | Q7 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 258 (Q526) | Q133 | + 297% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 39% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (Q43) | Q45 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 70 (Q142) | Q121 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 269 (Q549) | Q254 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 26 (Q53) | Q49 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Q34) | Q30 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (Q41) | Q40 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (Q19) | Q16 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Q27) | Q13 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (Q119) | Q58 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 98% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 192 (Q390) | Q150 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (Q157) | Q84 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 278 (Q567) | Q178 | + 219% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 368 (Q750) | Q309 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 64 (Q130) | Q47 | + 175% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (Q43) | Q25 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 44 (Q89) | Q25 | + 257% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,124 (Q4,328) | Q4,893 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.79 (Q1.62) | Q1.12 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 446 (Q909) | Q444 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Q42) | Q24 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.038
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,938 prices entered by 1,142 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 91% more expensive than in Guatemala
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