- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 35% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q42 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 55 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q41 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 26 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q27 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (Dirham 5.63) | Dirham 7 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q14 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q9 (Dirham 4.66) | Dirham 7 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q39 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 24 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q21 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q8 (Dirham 4.19) | Dirham 5.23 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (Dirham 5.57) | Dirham 11 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q81 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 81 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 6 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (Dirham 3.72) | Dirham 4.14 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 53% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,536 (Dirham 3,272) | Dirham 8,315 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,606 (Dirham 2,306) | Dirham 6,463 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q626 (Dirham 313) | Dirham 726 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q5,523 (Dirham 2,765) | Dirham 6,444 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,723 (Dirham 1,864) | Dirham 4,232 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q435 (Dirham 218) | Dirham 446 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q424 (Dirham 212) | Dirham 312 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,522 (Dirham 1,763) | Dirham 1,494 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q915 (Dirham 458) | Dirham 397 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q69 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 38 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q20 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 40 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 13% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q566 (Dirham 283) | Dirham 285 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q379 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 224 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q713 (Dirham 357) | Dirham 368 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q644 (Dirham 322) | Dirham 457 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 37% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q132,449 (Dirham 66,306) | Dirham 77,756 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (Dirham 3.23) | Dirham 2.00 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q191 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 243 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 32% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q38 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 21 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q121 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 86 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q239 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 274 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q42 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 25 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q29 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 17 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q46 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 18 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q13 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 14 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q57 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 60 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 52% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q152 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 196 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q79 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 76 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q178 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 341 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q312 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 408 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q49 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 73 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q25 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q28 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 45 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,218 (Dirham 2,112) | Dirham 2,017 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.12 (Dirham 0.56) | Dirham 1.34 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q506 (Dirham 253) | Dirham 453 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q24 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 17 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.501
AED
/
GTQ
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,353 prices entered by 1,215 different people.
Cost of living in Guatemala is 44% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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