- 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 | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ilmenau (Germany) is 17% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €5.00 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 62 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 26 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 15 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (Dirham 3.88) | Dirham 5.77 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.47 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 9 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.00 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.29 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Dirham 21 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.45 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.10 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 10 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 60 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.50 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.00 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dirham 4.03 | - | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Ilmenau (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €517 (Dirham 2,167) | Dirham 6,546 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 5,489 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Dirham 509 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 5,146 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €323 (Dirham 1,353) | Dirham 3,347 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €350 (Dirham 1,468) | Dirham 388 | + 278% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | Dirham 275 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Dirham 1,285 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 510 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €60 (Dirham 252) | Dirham 30 | + 739% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Ilmenau (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €30 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 209 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Dirham 184 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 289 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Dirham 364 | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Ilmenau (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 79,846 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Dirham 1.83 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €32 (Dirham 134) | Dirham 103 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Ilmenau (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 20 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 53 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 187 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 37 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.48 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 18 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 37 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Ilmenau (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 174 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Dirham 89) | Dirham 76 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 350 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 (Dirham 336) | Dirham 204 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 36 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 20 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 25 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Dirham 2,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (Dirham 0.38) | Dirham 0.38 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Dirham 285 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 243 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ilmenau (Germany) is about the same as in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 19,494
(€4,647)
in Ilmenau
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain.
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