Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 37% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (2,639 G$) | 4,078 G$ | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (1,958 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (1,011 G$) | 1,740 G$ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (363 G$) | 527 G$ | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (721 G$) | 1,011 G$ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (348 G$) | 733 G$ | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (1,064 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (504 G$) | 1,486 G$ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.47 (254 G$) | 600 G$ | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (544 G$) | 350 G$ | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (3,371 G$) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (422 G$) | 120 G$ | + 252% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.06 (288 G$) | 388 G$ | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 258% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 258% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 14,225 (808,800 G$) | 184,724 G$ | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,147 (520,084 G$) | 136,983 G$ | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 766 (43,560 G$) | 17,428 G$ | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 8,038 (456,992 G$) | 85,774 G$ | + 433% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,261 (299,125 G$) | 65,000 G$ | + 360% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 580 (32,981 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 331 (18,819 G$) | 5,594 G$ | + 236% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 811 (46,102 G$) | 40,000 G$ | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (19,448 G$) | 23,444 G$ | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (1,856 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 29 (1,639 G$) | 1,500 G$ | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 263 (14,971 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 228 (12,965 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 407 (23,166 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 419 (23,837 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 86% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 10% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,151 (5,466,790 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.88 (164 G$) | 438 G$ | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 270 (15,362 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 63% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (1,256 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 99 (5,642 G$) | 800 G$ | + 605% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 315 (17,881 G$) | 4,454 G$ | + 301% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (1,170 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 22 (1,227 G$) | 1,117 G$ | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (1,254 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (617 G$) | 539 G$ | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 (897 G$) | 350 G$ | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 41 (2,331 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 143% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 143% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (10,158 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (5,461 G$) | 2,649 G$ | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 484 (27,531 G$) | 10,000 G$ | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 284 (16,119 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (4,419 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (1,258 G$) | 709 G$ | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (2,559 G$) | 360 G$ | + 611% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,716 (97,558 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 550% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.20 (68 G$) | 15 G$ | + 357% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 321 (18,273 G$) | 10,746 G$ | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (1,226 G$) | 500 G$ | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2025.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 888 prices entered by 170 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 64% more expensive than in Guyana
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