- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Denmark
- Al Ain
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates vs Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 18% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 62 (kr111) | kr120 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (kr47) | kr67 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (kr27) | kr32 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.77 (kr10) | kr7 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (kr17) | kr31 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.29 (kr9) | kr19 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (kr37) | kr71 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (kr15) | kr19 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.10 (kr9) | kr10 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (kr18) | kr11 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (kr107) | kr75 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.00 (kr9) | kr19 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.03 (kr7) | kr11 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 31% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,546 (kr11,704) | kr8,234 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,489 (kr9,815) | kr5,774 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 509 (kr909) | kr1,187 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,146 (kr9,201) | kr4,951 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,347 (kr5,984) | kr3,714 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 388 (kr694) | kr1,633 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 275 (kr491) | kr193 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,285 (kr2,297) | kr3,665 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 510 (kr912) | kr716 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (kr57) | kr54 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 30 (kr54) | kr169 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 13% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 209 (kr373) | kr778 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 184 (kr329) | kr230 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 289 (kr517) | kr797 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 364 (kr650) | kr1,287 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 52% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,846 (kr142,772) | kr305,266 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.83 (kr3.28) | kr10 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (kr185) | kr386 | - 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 1% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (kr35) | kr50 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (kr96) | kr73 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 187 (kr335) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 37 (kr66) | kr58 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (kr32) | kr28 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (kr33) | kr29 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (kr15) | kr13 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (kr16) | kr16 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (kr67) | kr168 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 6% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 174 (kr312) | kr337 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 76 (kr136) | kr190 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 350 (kr626) | kr475 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 204 (kr364) | kr636 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (kr64) | kr70 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (kr36) | kr42 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (kr44) | kr33 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,000 (kr3,576) | kr3,332 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.38 (kr0.68) | kr0.91 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (kr509) | kr250 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (kr17) | kr42 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 269 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 13% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr23,000
in Aalborg
you would need to make just about kr20,116
(Dirham 11,250)
in Al Ain.
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