Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 21% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dubai | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (kr82) | kr125 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 35 (kr62) | kr72 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (kr32) | kr37 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (kr12) | kr11 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (kr22) | kr31 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (kr11) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 17 (kr31) | kr52 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (kr16) | kr18 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.48 (kr8) | kr11 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (kr17) | kr13 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (kr107) | kr81 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (kr13) | kr19 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.24 (kr9) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 101% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dubai | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 14,724 (kr26,545) | kr10,293 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,417 (kr16,977) | kr7,078 | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 829 (kr1,494) | kr1,303 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 8,201 (kr14,784) | kr6,025 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,341 (kr9,630) | kr4,137 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 622 (kr1,121) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 336 (kr605) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 770 (kr1,388) | kr3,019 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 296 (kr534) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (kr73) | kr52 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (kr55) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dubai | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 251 (kr453) | kr781 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 220 (kr396) | kr237 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 399 (kr719) | kr597 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 408 (kr736) | kr1,050 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dubai | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 92,536 (kr166,829) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.86 (kr5.16) | kr12 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 303 (kr547) | kr388 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 37 (kr66) | kr266 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 10% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (kr45) | kr58 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 38 (kr68) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (kr512) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (kr38) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (kr35) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (kr38) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (kr17) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (kr23) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 40 (kr73) | kr181 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 13% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dubai | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 147 (kr265) | kr380 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 98 (kr176) | kr219 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 283 (kr511) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 275 (kr496) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 75 (kr136) | kr73 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (kr39) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (kr82) | kr33 | + 147% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,999 (kr3,604) | kr2,962 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.56 (kr1.01) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 318 (kr574) | kr255 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (kr39) | kr47 | - 17% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 597 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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