Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 27% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 20% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (kr113) | kr131 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (kr52) | kr77 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 13 (kr24) | kr38 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.53 (kr10) | kr11 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (kr17) | kr29 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.63 (kr11) | kr21 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (kr41) | kr40 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (kr16) | kr17 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.73 (kr9) | kr11 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (kr19) | kr8 | + 123% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (kr116) | kr72 | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.65 (kr11) | kr21 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.92 (kr7) | kr13 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 5,436 (kr10,176) | kr11,583 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,338 (kr9,993) | kr9,449 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 556 (kr1,040) | kr848 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (kr9,193) | kr8,388 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,245 (kr6,075) | kr6,707 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 356 (kr667) | kr587 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 284 (kr533) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (kr2,664) | kr2,600 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (kr882) | kr552 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (kr60) | kr61 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (kr59) | kr131 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 16% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (kr365) | kr736 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (kr367) | kr300 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (kr522) | kr906 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (kr558) | kr1,028 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 62% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,817 (kr149,413) | kr286,083 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.91 (kr3.58) | kr14 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (kr193) | kr613 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr320 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 13% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (kr37) | kr35 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (kr100) | kr82 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (kr439) | kr500 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (kr46) | kr37 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (kr33) | kr19 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (kr35) | kr18 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (kr17) | kr11 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8 (kr15) | kr16 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (kr70) | kr217 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 11% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (kr335) | kr369 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (kr150) | kr219 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 420 (kr786) | kr698 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 214 (kr401) | kr637 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (kr67) | kr86 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (kr39) | kr48 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (kr46) | kr47 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,617 (kr3,028) | kr3,682 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (kr0.60) | kr0.94 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (kr533) | kr196 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 11 (kr21) | kr50 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 29 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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