- 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 | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fuzhou (China) is 12% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元31 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 35 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 23 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.23 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (Dirham 4.07) | Dirham 4.25 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元100 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 18 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元21 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 7 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.19 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.89 (Dirham 3.24) | Dirham 8 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元118 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 60 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元10 (Dirham 5.46) | Dirham 5.00 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元11 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 3.17 | + 93% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Fuzhou (China) is 61% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,867 (Dirham 2,130) | Dirham 5,414 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,998 (Dirham 1,651) | Dirham 5,220 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元250 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 388 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,814 (Dirham 1,550) | Dirham 5,156 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,178 (Dirham 1,199) | Dirham 3,212 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元300 (Dirham 165) | Dirham 203 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元96 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 317 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,732 (Dirham 2,606) | Dirham 1,125 | + 132% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元2,000 (Dirham 1,101) | Dirham 497 | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元32 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 32 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元58 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 24 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Fuzhou (China) is 4% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元481 (Dirham 265) | Dirham 195 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元288 (Dirham 159) | Dirham 186 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元670 (Dirham 369) | Dirham 271 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元611 (Dirham 337) | Dirham 233 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Fuzhou (China) is 18% 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 4.41) | Dirham 1.75 | + 152% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元54 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 107 | - 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Fuzhou (China) is 3% 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 | - 25% | |
| 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 14) | Dirham 20 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元21 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元25 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 44 | - 69% | |
| 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 87) | Dirham 131 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元96 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 61 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (Dirham 275) | Dirham 500 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元270 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 219 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元46 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 26 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元37 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 18 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元25 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 48% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Dirham 550 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (Dirham 0.11) | Dirham 0.35 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元117 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 217 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元14 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 19% | |
| 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 89 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 05, 2017.
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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 15,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 9,741
(元17,688)
in Fuzhou.
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