Cost of living in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 26% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (kr101) | kr136 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (kr46) | kr67 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 13 (kr21) | kr29 | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.53 (kr9) | kr8 | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (kr15) | kr26 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.63 (kr9) | kr22 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (kr37) | kr63 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (kr14) | kr18 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.73 (kr8) | kr10 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (kr17) | kr11 | + 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (kr103) | kr79 | + 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.34 (kr9) | kr19 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.92 (kr7) | kr11 | - 40% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 17% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 6,038 (kr10,068) | kr8,536 | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,340 (kr8,905) | kr5,788 | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 555 (kr925) | kr1,220 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (kr8,188) | kr5,337 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,245 (kr5,411) | kr3,926 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 356 (kr594) | kr1,589 | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 284 (kr474) | kr188 | + 152% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (kr2,373) | kr3,570 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (kr786) | kr710 | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (kr54) | kr57 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (kr51) | kr154 | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 22% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (kr325) | kr786 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (kr327) | kr244 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (kr465) | kr727 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (kr497) | kr1,206 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 55% | |||
Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 55% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,846 (kr133,140) | kr301,099 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.91 (kr3.19) | kr10 | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (kr172) | kr386 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr255 | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 6% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (kr33) | kr58 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (kr89) | kr73 | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (kr391) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 37 (kr62) | kr58 | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (kr30) | kr28 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (kr31) | kr29 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (kr14) | kr13 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (kr15) | kr16 | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (kr62) | kr176 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 9% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (kr298) | kr344 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (kr134) | kr191 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 420 (kr700) | kr475 | + 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 214 (kr357) | kr616 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (kr59) | kr77 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (kr35) | kr41 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (kr41) | kr33 | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,872 (kr3,121) | kr3,258 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (kr0.54) | kr0.93 | - 42% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (kr475) | kr230 | + 106% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (kr16) | kr42 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |

These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr28,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr22,634 (Dirham 13,574) in Al Ain.
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