- Cost of Living
- Guatemala
- United Arab Emirates
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guatemala compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q40 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 57 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Q42 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 27 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q21 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 21 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q12 (Dirham 5.58) | Dirham 7 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q15 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (Dirham 3.93) | Dirham 7 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q38 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 26 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q18 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 10 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q9 (Dirham 4.47) | Dirham 5.08 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q11 (Dirham 5.11) | Dirham 14 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q75 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 112 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Q15 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q7 (Dirham 3.42) | Dirham 4.51 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 58% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Q6,396 (Dirham 3,037) | Dirham 7,917 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Q4,601 (Dirham 2,184) | Dirham 6,079 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q690 (Dirham 328) | Dirham 735 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Q4,905 (Dirham 2,329) | Dirham 6,106 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Q3,545 (Dirham 1,683) | Dirham 4,432 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Q450 (Dirham 213) | Dirham 527 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Q341 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 302 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Q3,536 (Dirham 1,679) | Dirham 1,504 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q747 (Dirham 355) | Dirham 470 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q102 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 39 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q21 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 39 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 7% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Q430 (Dirham 204) | Dirham 269 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Q466 (Dirham 221) | Dirham 213 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q745 (Dirham 354) | Dirham 412 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q699 (Dirham 332) | Dirham 475 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 45% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q117,546 (Dirham 55,813) | Dirham 78,944 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q14 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.30 | + 189% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q118 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 251 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 25% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q42 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 24 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q144 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 69 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Q274 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 284 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Q50 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 27 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q33 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 17 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q40 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 20 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q21 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 11 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q58 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 62 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q157 (Dirham 74) | Dirham 196 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q89 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 79 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q185 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 344 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q373 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 361 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q46 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 67 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q29 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 22 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q25 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 43 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Q4,893 (Dirham 2,323) | Dirham 2,057 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.74 (Dirham 0.83) | Dirham 0.89 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q426 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 463 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Q23 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 47% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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