Cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut, United States compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 51 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 26 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.12 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 17 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (Dirham 3.34) | Dirham 6 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.17 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 5.00 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.27 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 19 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (Dirham 5.44) | Dirham 4.35 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.54 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 60 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.17 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.00 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.93 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.95 | + 79% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,865 (Dirham 6,851) | Dirham 6,248 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,325 (Dirham 4,868) | Dirham 5,609 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $208 (Dirham 763) | Dirham 537 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,088 (Dirham 3,998) | Dirham 5,146 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $846 (Dirham 3,106) | Dirham 3,222 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $156 (Dirham 572) | Dirham 302 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $62 (Dirham 228) | Dirham 282 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $327 (Dirham 1,201) | Dirham 1,167 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (Dirham 379) | Dirham 517 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 32 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 28 | + 127% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 203 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (Dirham 167) | Dirham 191 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (Dirham 362) | Dirham 284 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (Dirham 371) | Dirham 290 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,568 (Dirham 79,223) | Dirham 81,667 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (Dirham 2.71) | Dirham 1.78 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 (Dirham 238) | Dirham 104 | + 129% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (Dirham 63) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 19 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 50 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $94 (Dirham 345) | Dirham 149 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 37 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.71 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 19 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.03 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 24 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.01 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.03 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 43 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (Dirham 174) | Dirham 152 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 67 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $179 (Dirham 657) | Dirham 500 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $88 (Dirham 325) | Dirham 200 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 31 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.74 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 21 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.50 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 26 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $436 (Dirham 1,601) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.66 (Dirham 2.44) | Dirham 0.38 | + 541% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $23 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 250 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 9 | + 292% | |
| 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 625 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 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 24,199
($6,588)
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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