Cost of living in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates vs Aarhus, Denmark
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 20% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 61 (kr112) | kr131 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (kr50) | kr76 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (kr25) | kr36 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.48 (kr10) | kr9 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (kr17) | kr27 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.47 (kr10) | kr19 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (kr44) | kr47 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (kr15) | kr16 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.04 (kr9) | kr11 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (kr19) | kr10 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (kr110) | kr73 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.02 (kr9) | kr20 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.08 (kr7) | kr12 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 8% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 6,038 (kr11,067) | kr11,838 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,340 (kr9,789) | kr10,086 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 555 (kr1,017) | kr890 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (kr9,002) | kr7,626 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,248 (kr5,954) | kr5,660 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 414 (kr759) | kr821 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (kr518) | kr160 | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (kr2,609) | kr3,229 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (kr864) | kr861 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (kr59) | kr72 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 29 (kr53) | kr158 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 21% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (kr358) | kr804 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (kr359) | kr316 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (kr511) | kr945 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (kr547) | kr1,033 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 54% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,846 (kr146,361) | kr234,508 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.91 (kr3.51) | kr11 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (kr189) | kr504 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr176 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 9% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (kr36) | kr45 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (kr98) | kr121 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 187 (kr343) | kr449 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 37 (kr68) | kr39 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (kr33) | kr31 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (kr34) | kr30 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (kr16) | kr10 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (kr17) | kr15 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (kr69) | kr244 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 15% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 176 (kr322) | kr427 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (kr145) | kr211 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 294 (kr538) | kr623 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 204 (kr373) | kr629 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (kr65) | kr80 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (kr37) | kr41 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (kr45) | kr43 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,872 (kr3,431) | kr3,794 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (kr0.59) | kr0.98 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (kr522) | kr246 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (kr17) | kr43 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 143 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr37,000 in Aarhus you would need to make just about kr29,590 (Dirham 16,143) in Al Ain.
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