Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 20% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 41 (Q87) | Q83 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (Q66) | Q48 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (Q32) | Q27 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Q14) | Q14 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (Q32) | Q19 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.91 (Q10) | Q11 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (Q42) | Q40 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (Q16) | Q23 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.69 (Q8) | Q10 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (Q21) | Q11 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 63 (Q134) | Q83 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Q18) | Q17 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (Q10) | Q8 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 155% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,083 (Q21,456) | Q7,831 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,974 (Q14,841) | Q4,765 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (Q1,884) | Q480 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,940 (Q12,639) | Q6,027 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,950 (Q8,405) | Q3,179 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 588 (Q1,251) | Q311 | + 303% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 327 (Q696) | Q240 | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 878 (Q1,868) | Q3,368 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (Q729) | Q910 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (Q95) | Q89 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (Q78) | Q34 | + 127% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 4% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (Q431) | Q491 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (Q395) | Q395 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (Q730) | Q759 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (Q724) | Q801 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,595 (Q205,551) | Q127,147 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.02 (Q6) | Q12 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 97 (Q207) | Q177 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (Q29) | Q36 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (Q64) | Q152 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (Q580) | Q301 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (Q59) | Q41 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Q36) | Q37 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (Q49) | Q55 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (Q27) | Q19 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (Q25) | Q14 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (Q92) | Q86 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (Q359) | Q118 | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 93 (Q199) | Q83 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (Q680) | Q273 | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 297 (Q633) | Q307 | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 80 (Q171) | Q65 | + 165% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (Q44) | Q26 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (Q85) | Q21 | + 297% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (Q4,138) | Q5,899 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (Q1.55) | Q2.11 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (Q554) | Q448 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (Q42) | Q25 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,640 prices entered by 317 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Guatemala
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