Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 10% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (2,828 G$) | 1,500 G$ | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (1,964 G$) | 1,657 G$ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (1,099 G$) | 623 G$ | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (365 G$) | 550 G$ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (669 G$) | 1,302 G$ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.43 (309 G$) | 751 G$ | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (1,500 G$) | 1,234 G$ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (498 G$) | 1,000 G$ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.34 (247 G$) | 600 G$ | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (567 G$) | 369 G$ | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (3,336 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (470 G$) | 410 G$ | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.14 (293 G$) | 384 G$ | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 179% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,115 (576,225 G$) | 177,004 G$ | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,956 (396,298 G$) | 144,809 G$ | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 790 (45,019 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,790 (386,806 G$) | 85,774 G$ | + 351% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,832 (275,268 G$) | 65,000 G$ | + 323% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 617 (35,137 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 230 (13,092 G$) | 7,000 G$ | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 929 (52,947 G$) | 63,508 G$ | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 321 (18,297 G$) | 23,444 G$ | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (2,103 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (1,885 G$) | 1,500 G$ | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 166 (9,429 G$) | 9,487 G$ | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 234 (13,310 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 417 (23,759 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (27,038 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 4% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,640 (5,049,830 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.94 (168 G$) | 246 G$ | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 207 (11,782 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 49% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (1,245 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 125 (7,125 G$) | 5,200 G$ | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 547 (31,176 G$) | 4,454 G$ | + 600% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (1,569 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (1,068 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (1,222 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (638 G$) | 539 G$ | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (838 G$) | 350 G$ | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 47 (2,697 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 131% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (11,046 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (4,584 G$) | 2,649 G$ | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 914 (52,078 G$) | 10,000 G$ | + 421% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (20,031 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (4,423 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (1,536 G$) | 709 G$ | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (2,315 G$) | 360 G$ | + 543% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,688 (96,167 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 541% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (40 G$) | 15 G$ | + 167% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 247 (14,062 G$) | 10,746 G$ | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (1,022 G$) | 500 G$ | + 104% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 66% more expensive than in Guyana
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