- Cost of Living
- China
- United Arab Emirates
- Jinan
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jinan, China compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jinan (China) is 34% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元36 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 51 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元20 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 26 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 17 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 6 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元20 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元4.75 (Dirham 2.54) | Dirham 5.00 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元55 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 19 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (Dirham 3.75) | Dirham 8 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.00 (Dirham 2.14) | Dirham 4.35 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.00 (Dirham 2.68) | Dirham 11 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元200 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 60 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (Dirham 4.64) | Dirham 5.00 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (Dirham 4.02) | Dirham 3.95 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Jinan (China) is 59% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,000 (Dirham 1,071) | Dirham 6,248 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,750 (Dirham 937) | Dirham 5,609 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元400 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 537 | - 60% | |
| 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 | - | 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65 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 282 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,100 (Dirham 1,661) | Dirham 1,167 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (Dirham 268) | Dirham 517 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元58 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 32 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元23 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 28 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Jinan (China) is 43% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元373 (Dirham 200) | Dirham 203 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元147 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 191 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元430 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 284 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元400 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 290 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Jinan (China) is 9% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元185,000 (Dirham 99,096) | Dirham 81,667 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Dirham 3.75) | Dirham 1.78 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元76 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 104 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Jinan (China) is 28% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元16 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元30 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 50 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 149 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 37 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Dirham 19 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 24 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元7 (Dirham 3.75) | Dirham 10 | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 43 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Jinan (China) is 39% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元125 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 152 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元52 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 67 | - 59% | |
| 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 | 元210 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 200 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 31 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.30 (Dirham 0.16) | Dirham 0.38 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元250 (Dirham 134) | Dirham 250 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 148 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jinan (China) is 40% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 21,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 12,664
(元23,641)
in Jinan.
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