- Cost of Living
- Germany
- United Arab Emirates
- Ilmenau
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ilmenau, Germany compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ilmenau (Germany) is 4% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.00 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 41 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 24 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (Dirham 4.16) | Dirham 5.79 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.47 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 8 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.25 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dirham 18 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.45 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.19 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 60 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.50 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.00 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dirham 3.17 | - | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Ilmenau (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €517 (Dirham 2,321) | Dirham 6,135 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 5,609 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Dirham 493 | - | |
| 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 | €333 (Dirham 1,498) | Dirham 3,222 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €350 (Dirham 1,573) | Dirham 322 | + 388% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Dirham 295 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Dirham 1,191 | - | |
| 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 | €60 (Dirham 270) | Dirham 25 | + 983% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Ilmenau (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €30 (Dirham 135) | Dirham 195 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Dirham 186 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 289 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dirham 351 | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Ilmenau (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 85,506 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Dirham 1.75 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 107 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Ilmenau (Germany) is 7% cheaper than 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) | - | - | - | |
| 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.) | €2.48 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 44 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Ilmenau (Germany) is 26% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Dirham 180) | Dirham 122 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 63 | + 53% | |
| 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 | €80 (Dirham 360) | Dirham 219 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 20 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 28 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (Dirham 0.40) | Dirham 0.35 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Dirham 217 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
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 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ilmenau (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 22,710
(€5,053)
in Ilmenau
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 20,000
in Al Ain.
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