- 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 | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jinan (China) is 17% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元36 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 41 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 24 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.79 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元4.75 (Dirham 2.76) | Dirham 4.25 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元55 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 18 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (Dirham 4.07) | Dirham 7 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.00 (Dirham 2.33) | Dirham 4.19 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.00 (Dirham 2.91) | Dirham 8 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元200 (Dirham 116) | Dirham 60 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (Dirham 5.04) | Dirham 5.00 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (Dirham 4.37) | Dirham 3.17 | + 38% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Jinan (China) is 58% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,000 (Dirham 1,164) | Dirham 6,135 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,750 (Dirham 1,019) | Dirham 5,609 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元400 (Dirham 233) | Dirham 493 | - 53% | |
| 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 | - | Dirham 3,222 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 322 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元65 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 295 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,100 (Dirham 1,804) | Dirham 1,191 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (Dirham 291) | Dirham 522 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元58 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 32 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元23 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 25 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Jinan (China) is 38% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元373 (Dirham 217) | Dirham 195 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元147 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 186 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元430 (Dirham 250) | Dirham 289 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元400 (Dirham 233) | Dirham 351 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Jinan (China) is 12% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元240,000 (Dirham 139,701) | Dirham 81,155 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Dirham 4.07) | Dirham 1.75 | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元64 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 107 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Jinan (China) is 16% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 22 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元30 (Dirham 17) | - | - | |
| 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.) | - | Dirham 15 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元20 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元7 (Dirham 4.07) | Dirham 7 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 44 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Jinan (China) is 30% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元125 (Dirham 73) | Dirham 122 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元52 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 63 | - 52% | |
| 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 122) | Dirham 219 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 28 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.30 (Dirham 0.17) | Dirham 0.35 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元250 (Dirham 146) | Dirham 217 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 49 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jinan (China) is 31% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 11,737
(元20,164)
in Jinan.
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