- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Denmark
- Dubai
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 7% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 59 (kr104) | kr120 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (kr50) | kr67 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (kr40) | kr32 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (kr11) | kr7 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (kr23) | kr31 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (kr13) | kr19 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (kr49) | kr71 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (kr18) | kr19 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.56 (kr8) | kr10 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 23 (kr42) | kr11 | + 271% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 120 (kr214) | kr75 | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (kr12) | kr19 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.61 (kr8) | kr11 | - 23% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 56% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,900 (kr14,086) | kr8,234 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,072 (kr10,825) | kr5,774 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 730 (kr1,302) | kr1,187 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,181 (kr11,020) | kr4,951 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,409 (kr7,861) | kr3,714 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 501 (kr894) | kr1,633 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 309 (kr550) | kr193 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,472 (kr2,625) | kr3,665 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 409 (kr728) | kr716 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (kr70) | kr54 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (kr72) | kr169 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 14% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 283 (kr504) | kr778 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 235 (kr420) | kr230 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 445 (kr794) | kr797 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 481 (kr858) | kr1,287 | - 33% | |
| 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 74,770 (kr133,307) | kr305,266 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.29 (kr4.08) | kr10 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 281 (kr501) | kr386 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 33 (kr59) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 20% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 31 (kr55) | kr50 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 82 (kr146) | kr73 | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 305 (kr544) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 30 (kr54) | kr58 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (kr29) | kr28 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (kr35) | kr29 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (kr21) | kr13 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (kr21) | kr16 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 73 (kr130) | kr168 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 34% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (kr338) | kr337 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 78 (kr139) | kr190 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 459 (kr818) | kr475 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 360 (kr642) | kr636 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 69 (kr123) | kr70 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (kr39) | kr42 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (kr76) | kr33 | + 132% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,711 (kr3,051) | kr3,332 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.89 (kr1.59) | kr0.91 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 448 (kr798) | kr250 | + 220% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (kr37) | kr42 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,303 prices entered by 664 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 18% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr28,210
(Dirham 15,822)
in Dubai
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr24,000
in Aalborg.
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