Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (3,009 G$) | 1,392 G$ | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (1,752 G$) | 1,545 G$ | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (877 G$) | 600 G$ | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (387 G$) | 483 G$ | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (851 G$) | 600 G$ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.35 (310 G$) | 398 G$ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (1,381 G$) | 1,234 G$ | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (449 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (233 G$) | 253 G$ | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (731 G$) | 360 G$ | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (3,221 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (495 G$) | 508 G$ | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.88 (225 G$) | 278 G$ | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 108% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,915 (516,871 G$) | 243,593 G$ | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,658 (386,020 G$) | 139,558 G$ | + 177% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 811 (47,032 G$) | 13,892 G$ | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,412 (313,785 G$) | 155,155 G$ | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,534 (204,878 G$) | 113,824 G$ | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (31,652 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 252% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (19,898 G$) | 8,190 G$ | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,466 (85,022 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (19,115 G$) | 23,444 G$ | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (2,518 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 44 (2,571 G$) | 593 G$ | + 333% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 32% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (13,070 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (12,001 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (19,822 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 (19,936 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 19% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,182 (5,634,592 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.42 (198 G$) | 218 G$ | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 283 (16,411 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 35% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (1,316 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (2,173 G$) | 600 G$ | + 262% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (19,056 G$) | 4,212 G$ | + 352% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (1,511 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (1,026 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (1,355 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (797 G$) | 828 G$ | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (1,118 G$) | 480 G$ | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (3,159 G$) | 2,279 G$ | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 139% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 139% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (11,342 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (5,643 G$) | 2,793 G$ | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (13,750 G$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 332 (19,238 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (4,481 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (1,233 G$) | 709 G$ | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (2,596 G$) | 360 G$ | + 621% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,845 (106,958 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 613% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.53 (31 G$) | 10 G$ | + 207% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 296 (17,172 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 197% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (1,086 G$) | 1,000 G$ | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 60% more expensive than in Guyana
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