Cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut, United States compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 41 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 24 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.97 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (Dirham 3.65) | Dirham 5.79 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.83 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 4.25 | + 265% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.58 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 18 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.92 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.58 (Dirham 5.80) | Dirham 4.19 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.29 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 60 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.12 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.00 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.17 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,768 (Dirham 6,493) | Dirham 6,135 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,440 (Dirham 5,288) | Dirham 5,609 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $162 (Dirham 595) | Dirham 493 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,314 (Dirham 4,827) | Dirham 5,375 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $948 (Dirham 3,481) | Dirham 3,222 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $153 (Dirham 560) | Dirham 322 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (Dirham 220) | Dirham 295 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $316 (Dirham 1,161) | Dirham 1,191 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $108 (Dirham 395) | Dirham 522 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 32 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 25 | + 167% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 195 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 186 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (Dirham 352) | Dirham 289 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (Dirham 439) | Dirham 351 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,233 (Dirham 85,322) | Dirham 85,506 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (Dirham 2.40) | Dirham 1.75 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $49 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 107 | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (Dirham 66) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 22 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (Dirham 37) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $94 (Dirham 345) | Dirham 50 | + 590% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 27 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.34 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 20 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.01 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 44 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (Dirham 172) | Dirham 122 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 63 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $140 (Dirham 514) | Dirham 500 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 (Dirham 301) | Dirham 219 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 32 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.05 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 20 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.26 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 28 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $436 (Dirham 1,601) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.66 (Dirham 2.44) | Dirham 0.35 | + 606% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 217 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 9 | + 294% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 362 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 24,229
($6,598)
in Hartford, Connecticut
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 20,000
in Al Ain.
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