- Cost of Living
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- Munich
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- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Munich (Germany) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
| Food | 9% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Munich (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €10.55 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 53 | 5% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.31 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 21 | 43% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €4.24 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 18.44 | 9% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (Dirham 4.40) | Dirham 6.47 | 32% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.40 (Dirham 11.35) | Dirham 11.16 | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.67 (Dirham 12.65) | Dirham 6.97 | 81% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 23 | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 (Dirham 11.58) | Dirham 9.45 | 23% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.08 (Dirham 9.83) | Dirham 6.82 | 44% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.89 (Dirham 4.20) | Dirham 7.60 | 45% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.81 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 85 | 62% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (Dirham 9.45) | Dirham 5.19 | 82% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (Dirham 7.22) | Dirham 3.93 | 84% |
| Housing | 5% | ||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €1,443 (Dirham 6,829) | Dirham 7,337 | 7% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €167 (Dirham 788) | Dirham 567 | 39% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €26 (Dirham 122) | Dirham 261 | 53% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (Dirham 2,366) | Dirham 2,538 | 7% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €122 (Dirham 578) | Dirham 535 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.74 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 36 | 24% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13.90 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 31 | 114% |
| Clothes | 13% | ||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €93 (Dirham 440) | Dirham 387 | 14% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €48 (Dirham 228) | Dirham 219 | 4% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €80 (Dirham 380) | Dirham 304 | 25% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €101 (Dirham 479) | Dirham 330 | 45% |
| Transportation | 1% | ||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 1% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,571 (Dirham 106,802) | Dirham 99,613 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.64 (Dirham 7.75) | Dirham 1.73 | 348% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €56 (Dirham 263) | Dirham 328 | 20% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €17.98 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 23 | 269% |
| Personal Care | 12% | ||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €9.10 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 17.75 | 143% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.63 (Dirham 17.15) | Dirham 27 | 36% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.99 (Dirham 9.43) | Dirham 15.56 | 39% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.25 (Dirham 10.66) | Dirham 18.70 | 43% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.52 (Dirham 7.19) | Dirham 10.78 | 33% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (Dirham 7.69) | Dirham 10.25 | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 59 | 61% |
| Entertainment | 14% | ||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Dirham 153) | Dirham 173 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18.40 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 73 | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €101 (Dirham 478) | Dirham 146 | 228% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €61 (Dirham 290) | Dirham 419 | 31% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8.73 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 51 | 20% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €3.25 (Dirham 15.39) | Dirham 17.32 | 11% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €3.45 (Dirham 16.31) | Dirham 33 | 50% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €141 (Dirham 666) | Dirham 588 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (Dirham 0.56) | Dirham 0.75 | 25% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €60 (Dirham 285) | Dirham 400 | 29% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 8.18 | 189% |
| TOTAL | 1% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,760 prices entered by 688 different people.
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