- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Arar
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Arar, Saudi Arabia compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 36% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 17 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 37 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 23 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 3.33 (Dirham 3.26) | Dirham 5.23 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 4.33 (Dirham 4.24) | Dirham 8 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 4.50 (Dirham 4.41) | Dirham 4.25 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 12 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 7 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.57 (Dirham 1.54) | Dirham 4.19 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 2.50 (Dirham 2.45) | Dirham 8 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 60 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.50 (Dirham 4.41) | Dirham 5.00 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.33 (Dirham 2.29) | Dirham 3.17 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 61% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,800 (Dirham 1,763) | Dirham 5,414 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (Dirham 1,077) | Dirham 5,609 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 550 (Dirham 539) | Dirham 388 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,500 (Dirham 1,469) | Dirham 5,375 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,000 (Dirham 979) | Dirham 3,212 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 700 (Dirham 686) | Dirham 203 | + 237% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 125 (Dirham 122) | Dirham 317 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 900 (Dirham 882) | Dirham 1,125 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 267 (Dirham 261) | Dirham 497 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 27 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 32 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 5.00 (Dirham 4.90) | Dirham 24 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 44% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 100 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 195 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 93 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 186 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 167 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 271 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 275 (Dirham 269) | Dirham 233 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 21% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 40,000 (Dirham 39,179) | Dirham 85,506 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.12 (Dirham 2.08) | Dirham 1.75 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 107 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 47 (Dirham 46) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 15% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 22 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 48 (Dirham 47) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 50 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 15 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 27 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 7 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 44 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 29% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 24 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 131 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 61 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 80 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 219 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 9 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 26 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 8 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 8 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 26 | - 70% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ﷼ 500 (Dirham 490) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.66 (Dirham 0.65) | Dirham 0.35 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 217 (Dirham 212) | Dirham 217 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 15 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 9 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 130 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 42% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
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Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 9,289
(﷼ 9,484)
in Arar.
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