- Cost of Living
- China
- United Arab Emirates
- Haikou
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Haikou, China compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haikou (China) is 26% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元25 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 29 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元24 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 23 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 19 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.68 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元6.00 (Dirham 3.23) | Dirham 4.25 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dirham 18 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元8 (Dirham 4.23) | Dirham 7 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Dirham 4.19 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.00 (Dirham 2.15) | Dirham 8 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元145 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 60 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (Dirham 4.84) | Dirham 4.87 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (Dirham 4.30) | Dirham 2.95 | + 46% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Haikou (China) is 48% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,845 (Dirham 1,530) | Dirham 5,414 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,000 (Dirham 1,076) | Dirham 5,032 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Dirham 487 | - | |
| 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) | 元169 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 317 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元1,200 (Dirham 646) | Dirham 1,195 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 497 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Haikou (China) is 47% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Dirham 195 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元100 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 186 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元100 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 271 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dirham 233 | - | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Haikou (China) is 39% 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0.80 (Dirham 0.43) | Dirham 1.75 | - 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元60 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 107 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Haikou (China) is in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元25 (Dirham 13) | - | - | |
| 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.) | - | Dirham 15 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dirham 20 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dirham 7 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 44 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Haikou (China) is 11% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Dirham 131 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元120 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 64 | + 1% | |
| 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 | - | Dirham 219 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元35 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 27 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 17 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元8 (Dirham 4.30) | Dirham 26 | - 84% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Dirham 550 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.35 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Dirham 217 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 83 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2017.
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Cost of living in Haikou (China) is 36% 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 9,593
(元17,833)
in Haikou.
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