Cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 62 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 26 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.12 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (Dirham 3.35) | Dirham 5.77 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.94 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.56 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 5.29 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.88 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 21 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.36 (Dirham 5.01) | Dirham 5.10 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.97 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 60 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.74 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.00 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.53 (Dirham 5.61) | Dirham 4.03 | + 39% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,069 (Dirham 3,928) | Dirham 6,546 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $745 (Dirham 2,736) | Dirham 5,489 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (Dirham 601) | Dirham 509 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $712 (Dirham 2,616) | Dirham 5,146 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $505 (Dirham 1,855) | Dirham 3,347 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (Dirham 365) | Dirham 388 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 275 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $585 (Dirham 2,148) | Dirham 1,285 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $91 (Dirham 335) | Dirham 510 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 32 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 30 | + 132% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 209 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (Dirham 216) | Dirham 184 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (Dirham 329) | Dirham 289 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (Dirham 401) | Dirham 364 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $46,000 (Dirham 168,968) | Dirham 79,846 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (Dirham 2.54) | Dirham 1.83 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (Dirham 73) | Dirham 103 | - 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (Dirham 44) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 20 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 53 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $119 (Dirham 437) | Dirham 187 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 37 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.97 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.79 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 37 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 174 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 76 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $56 (Dirham 207) | Dirham 350 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (Dirham 246) | Dirham 204 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 36 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.56 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 25 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Dirham 1,574) | Dirham 2,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.53 (Dirham 1.95) | Dirham 0.38 | + 412% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (Dirham 176) | Dirham 285 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.81 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 9 | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 347 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 22,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 21,101
($5,745)
in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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