- 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 | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haikou (China) is 24% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元22 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 41 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 24 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元20 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.79 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元6.00 (Dirham 3.49) | Dirham 4.25 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dirham 18 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元8 (Dirham 4.58) | Dirham 7 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Dirham 4.19 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.00 (Dirham 2.33) | Dirham 8 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元145 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 60 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (Dirham 5.24) | Dirham 5.00 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (Dirham 4.66) | Dirham 3.17 | + 47% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Haikou (China) is 47% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,850 (Dirham 1,659) | Dirham 6,135 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,800 (Dirham 1,048) | Dirham 5,609 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元800 (Dirham 466) | Dirham 493 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 5,375 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 3,222 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 322 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元169 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 295 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元1,200 (Dirham 699) | Dirham 1,191 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 522 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Haikou (China) is 46% 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 58) | Dirham 186 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元100 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 289 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dirham 351 | - | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Haikou (China) is 35% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 81,155 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元0.80 (Dirham 0.47) | Dirham 1.75 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元60 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 107 | - 68% | |
| 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 15) | - | - | |
| 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 | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Haikou (China) is 13% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Dirham 122 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元85 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 63 | - 21% | |
| 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 20) | Dirham 32 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 20 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元8 (Dirham 4.66) | Dirham 28 | - 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 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 12) | Dirham 9 | + 23% | |
| 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 71 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haikou (China) is 35% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 20,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 13,053
(元22,425)
in Haikou.
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