Cost of living in Guatemala compared to United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guatemala is 31% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Q78 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 46 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Q44 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 29 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Q22 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 20 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Q11 (Dirham 5.16) | Dirham 7 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Q16 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 14 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Q8 (Dirham 3.91) | Dirham 7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Q30 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Q15 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Q11 (Dirham 5.29) | Dirham 4.63 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Q14 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Q97 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 81 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Q14 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Q8 (Dirham 3.68) | Dirham 4.70 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Guatemala is 60% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Q6,545 (Dirham 3,122) | Dirham 7,746 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Q3,437 (Dirham 1,639) | Dirham 5,695 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Q468 (Dirham 223) | Dirham 686 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Q4,253 (Dirham 2,029) | Dirham 4,844 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Q2,110 (Dirham 1,007) | Dirham 3,415 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Q280 (Dirham 134) | Dirham 365 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Q264 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 277 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Q3,055 (Dirham 1,457) | Dirham 950 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Q683 (Dirham 326) | Dirham 375 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Q64 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 37 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Q21 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 33 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Guatemala is 19% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Q460 (Dirham 219) | Dirham 225 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Q296 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 207 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Q725 (Dirham 346) | Dirham 337 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Q777 (Dirham 371) | Dirham 345 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Guatemala is 29% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Q138,741 (Dirham 66,187) | Dirham 85,543 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Q6 (Dirham 2.96) | Dirham 2.09 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Q124 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 127 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Guatemala is 21% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Q44 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 18 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Q124 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 50 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Q233 (Dirham 111) | Dirham 260 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Q48 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 30 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Q34 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 17 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Q47 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 18 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Q16 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 12 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Q17 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 12 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Q74 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 75 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Guatemala is 39% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Q151 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 189 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Q83 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 84 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Q196 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 595 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Q401 (Dirham 191) | Dirham 263 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Q61 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 74 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Q34 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 21 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Q31 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 45 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Q5,407 (Dirham 2,579) | Dirham 2,008 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Q1.28 (Dirham 0.61) | Dirham 0.64 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Q353 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 297 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Q34 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guatemala is 42% cheaper than in United Arab Emirates
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