- 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 | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haikou (China) is 29% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元22 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 41 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 25 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.79 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元6.00 (Dirham 3.39) | Dirham 4.22 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dirham 18 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元8 (Dirham 4.44) | Dirham 7 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Dirham 4.19 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.00 (Dirham 2.26) | Dirham 9 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元145 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 60 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (Dirham 5.08) | Dirham 5.00 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (Dirham 4.52) | Dirham 3.75 | + 20% | |
| 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 1,610) | Dirham 6,135 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,800 (Dirham 1,017) | Dirham 5,609 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元800 (Dirham 452) | Dirham 523 | - 14% | |
| 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 302 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元169 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 288 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元1,200 (Dirham 678) | Dirham 1,210 | - 44% | |
| 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 26 | - | |
| 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 56) | Dirham 186 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元100 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 289 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dirham 351 | - | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Haikou (China) is 37% 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0.80 (Dirham 0.45) | Dirham 1.74 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元60 (Dirham 34) | 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 14) | - | - | |
| 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 | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Haikou (China) is 14% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Dirham 128 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元85 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 64 | - 25% | |
| 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 189 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元35 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 32 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 19 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元8 (Dirham 4.52) | 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 238 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 19% | |
| 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 80 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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 19,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 12,122
(元21,462)
in Haikou.
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