- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
- Dubai
- Chicago
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Dubai (United Arab Emirates) and Chicago (United States)
| Food | 0% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 0% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Dirham 53 ($14.37) | $12.41 | 16% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 21 ($5.69) | $5.88 | 3% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Dirham 18.44 ($5.02) | $4.14 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6.47 ($1.76) | $2.38 | 26% |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 11.16 ($3.04) | $2.21 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6.97 ($1.90) | $2.95 | 36% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 ($6.38) | $4.99 | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9.45 ($2.57) | $3.42 | 25% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 6.82 ($1.86) | $3.43 | 46% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Dirham 7.60 ($2.07) | $1.60 | 29% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 85 ($23) | $13.62 | 69% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.19 ($1.41) | $1.55 | 9% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.93 ($1.07) | $1.96 | 45% |
| Housing | 28% | ||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 28% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Dirham 7,337 ($1,998) | $1,516 | 32% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 567 ($154) | $103 | 50% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Dirham 261 ($71) | $38 | 87% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 2,538 ($691) | $487 | 42% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Dirham 535 ($146) | $86 | 70% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 36 ($9.66) | $6.99 | 38% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 ($8.36) | $22 | 63% |
| Clothes | 58% | ||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 58% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Dirham 387 ($105) | $46 | 131% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Dirham 219 ($60) | $39 | 54% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Dirham 304 ($83) | $63 | 31% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Dirham 330 ($90) | $80 | 13% |
| Transportation | 0% | ||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 0% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 99,613 ($27,119) | $21,808 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.73 ($0.47) | $1.04 | 55% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 328 ($89) | $89 | 0% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Dirham 23 ($6.28) | $16.64 | 62% |
| Personal Care | 3% | ||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 3% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Dirham 17.75 ($4.83) | $7.21 | 33% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 ($7.30) | $5.77 | 27% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15.56 ($4.24) | $3.21 | 32% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18.70 ($5.09) | $4.09 | 25% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10.78 ($2.93) | $2.99 | 2% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 10.25 ($2.79) | $2.89 | 3% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 59 ($16.09) | $18.58 | 13% |
| Entertainment | 0% | ||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 0% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 173 ($47) | $41 | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 73 ($19.80) | $21 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 146 ($40) | $173 | 77% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Dirham 419 ($114) | $98 | 16% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 51 ($14.02) | $11.03 | 27% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 17.32 ($4.72) | $4.10 | 15% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Dirham 33 ($8.91) | $4.77 | 87% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dirham 588 ($160) | $117 | 36% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.75 ($0.20) | $0.51 | 60% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Dirham 400 ($109) | $70 | 56% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Dirham 8.18 ($2.23) | $10.58 | 79% |
| TOTAL | 10% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,573 prices entered by 934 different people.
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