- 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 | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fuzhou (China) is 13% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元31 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 41 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 25 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 18 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.79 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (Dirham 4.22) | Dirham 4.22 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元100 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 18 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元21 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 7 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.19 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.89 (Dirham 3.36) | Dirham 9 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元118 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 60 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元10 (Dirham 5.66) | Dirham 5.00 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元11 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 3.75 | + 69% | |
| 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3,867 (Dirham 2,206) | Dirham 6,135 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,998 (Dirham 1,710) | Dirham 5,609 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元250 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 523 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,500 (Dirham 1,426) | Dirham 5,375 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,220 (Dirham 1,266) | Dirham 3,222 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元300 (Dirham 171) | Dirham 302 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元96 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 288 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,732 (Dirham 2,700) | Dirham 1,210 | + 123% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元2,000 (Dirham 1,141) | Dirham 522 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元32 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 32 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元58 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 26 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Fuzhou (China) is 2% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元481 (Dirham 275) | Dirham 195 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元288 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 186 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元670 (Dirham 382) | Dirham 289 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元611 (Dirham 349) | Dirham 351 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Fuzhou (China) is 17% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 80,986 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (Dirham 4.56) | Dirham 1.74 | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元54 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 107 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Fuzhou (China) is 1% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元30 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 22 | - 22% | |
| 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 16) | Dirham 15 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元25 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元21 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元25 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 44 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Fuzhou (China) is 35% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元158 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 128 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元96 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 64 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (Dirham 285) | Dirham 500 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元270 (Dirham 154) | Dirham 189 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元46 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 32 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元37 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 19 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 28 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (Dirham 0.11) | Dirham 0.35 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元117 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 238 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元14 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 76 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fuzhou (China) is 35% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
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 11,611
(元20,352)
in Fuzhou.
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