Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 13% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (kr97) | kr136 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (kr46) | kr67 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (kr34) | kr29 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (kr14) | kr8 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (kr27) | kr26 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (kr12) | kr22 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (kr46) | kr63 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (kr15) | kr18 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.32 (kr9) | kr10 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (kr17) | kr11 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 98 (kr163) | kr79 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (kr12) | kr19 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.50 (kr8) | kr11 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 28% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,728 (kr12,900) | kr8,536 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,764 (kr7,953) | kr5,788 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 688 (kr1,149) | kr1,220 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,480 (kr9,148) | kr5,337 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,330 (kr5,559) | kr3,926 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 350 (kr584) | kr1,589 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 284 (kr473) | kr188 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 845 (kr1,410) | kr3,570 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 337 (kr562) | kr710 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (kr65) | kr57 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (kr56) | kr154 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 14% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 228 (kr381) | kr786 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 204 (kr341) | kr244 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 344 (kr575) | kr727 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 388 (kr647) | kr1,206 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 32% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 86,969 (kr145,177) | kr301,099 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.21 (kr3.70) | kr10 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 244 (kr408) | kr386 | + 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 55 (kr92) | kr255 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (kr36) | kr58 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 51 (kr85) | kr73 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (kr434) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (kr38) | kr58 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (kr29) | kr28 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (kr35) | kr29 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (kr20) | kr13 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (kr22) | kr16 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 83 (kr138) | kr176 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 21% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 176 (kr293) | kr344 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (kr129) | kr191 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 444 (kr742) | kr475 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 358 (kr598) | kr616 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (kr119) | kr77 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (kr39) | kr41 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 50 (kr83) | kr33 | + 153% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,817 (kr3,034) | kr3,258 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (kr1.18) | kr0.93 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 355 (kr593) | kr230 | + 158% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (kr33) | kr42 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,437 prices entered by 328 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr25,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr24,354 (Dirham 14,589) in Dubai.
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