- 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 | ﷼ 16 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 62 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 23 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 26 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 3.50 (Dirham 3.42) | Dirham 5.77 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 4.50 (Dirham 4.40) | Dirham 5.29 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 12 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 6 (Dirham 5.99) | Dirham 8 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 1.67 (Dirham 1.63) | Dirham 5.10 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 10 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 60 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 5.67 (Dirham 5.54) | Dirham 5.00 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.50 (Dirham 3.42) | Dirham 4.03 | - 15% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 2,828 (Dirham 2,766) | Dirham 6,546 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,133 (Dirham 1,109) | Dirham 5,489 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 423 (Dirham 414) | Dirham 509 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 1,150 (Dirham 1,125) | Dirham 5,146 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 800 (Dirham 783) | Dirham 3,347 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 410 (Dirham 401) | Dirham 388 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 107 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 275 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 875 (Dirham 856) | Dirham 1,285 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 313 (Dirham 306) | Dirham 510 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 28 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 32 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 30 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 30 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 38% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 110 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 209 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 120 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 184 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 200 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 289 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 243 (Dirham 238) | Dirham 364 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 20% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 40,000 (Dirham 39,134) | Dirham 79,846 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.97 (Dirham 1.92) | Dirham 1.83 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 103 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 149 (Dirham 145) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 35% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 11 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 20 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 55 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 53 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 187 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 15 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 37 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 14 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 10 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 7 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 17 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 37 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 43% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 33 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 174 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dirham 76 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 350 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 87 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 204 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 36 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 8 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 25 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 500 (Dirham 489) | Dirham 2,000 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.58 (Dirham 0.57) | Dirham 0.38 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 200 (Dirham 196) | Dirham 285 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 18 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 9 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 293 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Arar (Saudi Arabia) is 45% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 22,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 12,174
(﷼ 12,443)
in Arar.
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