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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (kr109) | kr131 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (kr52) | kr67 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (kr31) | kr31 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.94 (kr11) | kr7 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (kr26) | kr30 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (kr12) | kr19 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (kr45) | kr68 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (kr15) | kr18 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.28 (kr8) | kr10 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (kr31) | kr12 | + 161% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 84 (kr154) | kr78 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (kr13) | kr19 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.56 (kr8) | kr10 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 48% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,699 (kr14,072) | kr8,455 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,497 (kr10,046) | kr5,757 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 801 (kr1,464) | kr1,141 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,662 (kr10,349) | kr4,956 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,572 (kr6,529) | kr3,745 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 510 (kr932) | kr1,512 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 307 (kr561) | kr193 | + 190% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,205 (kr2,201) | kr3,644 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (kr649) | kr684 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (kr68) | kr54 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (kr62) | kr169 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 256 (kr468) | kr778 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 181 (kr331) | kr230 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 404 (kr738) | kr745 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 352 (kr643) | kr1,287 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 16% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,025 (kr160,883) | kr304,676 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.15 (kr3.92) | kr10 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 260 (kr475) | kr386 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 36 (kr66) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 7% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (kr46) | kr50 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 76 (kr139) | kr73 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 312 (kr570) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 22 (kr41) | kr58 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 14 (kr26) | kr28 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (kr34) | kr29 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (kr17) | kr13 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 11 (kr20) | kr16 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 57 (kr104) | kr171 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 31% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 175 (kr319) | kr337 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (kr152) | kr187 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 378 (kr690) | kr475 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 353 (kr646) | kr606 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 68 (kr125) | kr73 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (kr43) | kr42 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (kr77) | kr33 | + 135% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,743 (kr3,185) | kr3,125 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.85 (kr1.55) | kr0.91 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 356 (kr650) | kr255 | + 155% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (kr38) | kr42 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
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These prices were last updated on December 13, 2019.
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For example, you would need at least kr29,097 (Dirham 15,920) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with kr26,000 in Aalborg.
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