- 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 | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 37% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 17 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 29 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 23 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 8 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 3.30 (Dirham 3.23) | Dirham 5.68 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 3.87 (Dirham 3.79) | Dirham 8 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.00 (Dirham 4.90) | Dirham 4.25 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dirham 18 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 6% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 1.00 (Dirham 0.98) | Dirham 8 | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 60 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 1.00 (Dirham 0.98) | Dirham 4.87 | - 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.30 (Dirham 3.23) | Dirham 2.95 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 46% 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 | ﷼ 1,106 (Dirham 1,083) | Dirham 5,032 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 100 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 487 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 5,156 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 3,212 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 203 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 150 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 317 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 902 (Dirham 884) | Dirham 1,195 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 186 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 497 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 32 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 53% 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) | ﷼ 66 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 186 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 165 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 271 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 300 (Dirham 294) | Dirham 233 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 3% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 86,029 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.40 (Dirham 2.35) | Dirham 1.75 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 107 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 51 (Dirham 50) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 17% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 22 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 35 (Dirham 34) | - | - | |
| 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.) | ﷼ 12 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 7 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 44 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 36% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 25 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 131 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 64 | - | |
| 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 | ﷼ 60 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 219 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 10 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 27 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 7 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ﷼ 186 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 550 | - 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.66 (Dirham 0.65) | Dirham 0.35 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 185 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 217 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 11 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 62 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 11,286
(﷼ 11,523)
in Arar.
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