- 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 20) | Dirham 29 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 23 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.68 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元20 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元4.75 (Dirham 2.58) | Dirham 4.25 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元55 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 18 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (Dirham 3.81) | Dirham 7 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.00 (Dirham 2.18) | Dirham 4.19 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.00 (Dirham 2.72) | Dirham 8 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元200 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 60 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (Dirham 4.72) | Dirham 4.87 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元8 (Dirham 4.08) | Dirham 2.95 | + 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 1,088) | Dirham 5,414 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,750 (Dirham 952) | Dirham 5,032 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元400 (Dirham 218) | Dirham 487 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 5,156 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Dirham 3,212 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Dirham 203 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元65 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 317 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,100 (Dirham 1,687) | Dirham 1,195 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元500 (Dirham 272) | Dirham 497 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元58 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 32 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元23 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 44% | |
| 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 203) | Dirham 195 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元147 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 186 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元430 (Dirham 234) | Dirham 271 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元400 (Dirham 218) | Dirham 233 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Jinan (China) is 1% 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 130,582) | Dirham 86,029 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Dirham 3.81) | Dirham 1.75 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元64 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 107 | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Jinan (China) is 18% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元16 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 22 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元30 (Dirham 16) | - | - | |
| 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 11) | Dirham 20 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元7 (Dirham 3.81) | Dirham 7 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 44 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Jinan (China) is 33% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元125 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 131 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元52 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 64 | - 56% | |
| 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 114) | Dirham 219 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dirham 27 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 17 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 26 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,500 (Dirham 816) | Dirham 550 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.30 (Dirham 0.16) | Dirham 0.35 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元250 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 217 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 9 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 63 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 15, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 15,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 10,096
(元18,555)
in Jinan.
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