- Cost of Living
- China
- United Arab Emirates
- Fuzhou
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fuzhou, China compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fuzhou (China) is 10% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元31 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 29 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 23 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.68 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (Dirham 3.98) | Dirham 4.25 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元100 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 18 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元21 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 7 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.19 | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.89 (Dirham 3.17) | Dirham 8 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元118 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 60 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元10 (Dirham 5.34) | Dirham 4.87 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元11 (Dirham 5.97) | Dirham 2.95 | + 102% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Fuzhou (China) is 63% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,834 (Dirham 2,062) | Dirham 5,414 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,998 (Dirham 1,613) | Dirham 5,032 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元250 (Dirham 134) | Dirham 487 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,814 (Dirham 1,514) | Dirham 5,156 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,178 (Dirham 1,171) | Dirham 3,212 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元300 (Dirham 161) | Dirham 203 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元96 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 317 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,732 (Dirham 2,546) | Dirham 1,195 | + 113% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元2,000 (Dirham 1,076) | Dirham 497 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元32 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 32 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元58 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 22 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Fuzhou (China) is 0% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元481 (Dirham 259) | Dirham 195 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元288 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 186 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元670 (Dirham 361) | Dirham 271 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元611 (Dirham 329) | Dirham 233 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Fuzhou (China) is 20% cheaper 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 | 元8 (Dirham 4.30) | Dirham 1.75 | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元54 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 107 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Fuzhou (China) is 4% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元30 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 50 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 27 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元28 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元25 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元21 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元25 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 44 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Fuzhou (China) is 36% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元158 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 131 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元96 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 64 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (Dirham 269) | Dirham 500 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元270 (Dirham 145) | Dirham 219 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元46 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 27 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元37 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 17 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 26 | - 49% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Dirham 550 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (Dirham 0.11) | Dirham 0.35 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元117 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 217 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元14 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 129 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 18,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 11,404
(元21,200)
in Fuzhou.
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