| AED |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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Dirham 98
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($27)
|
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
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Dirham 33
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($9)
|
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
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Dirham 23
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($6)
|
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
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Dirham 8
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($2.11)
|
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12 eggs, large
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Dirham 15
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($3.99)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
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Dirham 7
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($1.98)
|
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
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Dirham 29
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($8)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
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Dirham 13
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($3.49)
|
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
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Dirham 7
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($1.91)
|
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
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Dirham 14
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($3.88)
|
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
Dirham 81
|
($22)
|
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2 liters of coca-cola
|
Dirham 9
|
($2.37)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
Dirham 4.62
|
($1.26)
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Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
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| AED |
USD |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
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Dirham 12,875
|
($3,506)
|
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
Dirham 8,215
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($2,237)
|
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
Dirham 780
|
($212)
|
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
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Dirham 6,295
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($1,714)
|
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
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Dirham 4,979
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($1,356)
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
Dirham 527
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($143)
|
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Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
Dirham 243
|
($66)
|
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40” flat screen tv
|
Dirham 1,720
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($468)
|
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Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
Dirham 364
|
($99)
|
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
Dirham 50
|
($14)
|
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Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
Dirham 35
|
($10)
|
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| AED |
USD |
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
Dirham 281
|
($76)
|
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1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
Dirham 253
|
($69)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
Dirham 436
|
($119)
|
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
Dirham 751
|
($204)
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| AED |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
Dirham 117,154
|
($31,901)
|
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
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Dirham 3.00
|
($0.82)
|
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Monthly ticket public transport
|
Dirham 69
|
($19)
|
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
Dirham 45
|
($12)
|
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
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| AED |
USD |
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
Dirham 15
|
($4.13)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
Dirham 64
|
($17)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
Dirham 289
|
($79)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
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Dirham 27
|
($7)
|
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
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Dirham 21
|
($5.76)
|
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
Dirham 22
|
($6)
|
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4 rolls of toilet paper
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Dirham 17
|
($4.75)
|
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Tube of toothpaste
|
Dirham 22
|
($5.91)
|
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
Dirham 77
|
($21)
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| AED |
USD |
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
Dirham 264
|
($72)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
Dirham 118
|
($32)
|
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
Dirham 695
|
($189)
|
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Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
Dirham 529
|
($144)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
Dirham 81
|
($22)
|
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
Dirham 26
|
($7)
|
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
Dirham 41
|
($11)
|
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Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
Dirham 1,898
|
($517)
|
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
Dirham 1.71
|
($0.47)
|
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1 month of gym membership in business district
|
Dirham 407
|
($111)
|
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1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
Dirham 18
|
($4.96)
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