Cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 35 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 23 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.28 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (Dirham 3.65) | Dirham 5.23 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.74 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.62 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 4.25 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.66 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 7 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.19 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.22 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 60 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.58 (Dirham 5.81) | Dirham 5.00 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.71 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 3.17 | + 99% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,041 (Dirham 3,824) | Dirham 5,414 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $716 (Dirham 2,629) | Dirham 5,220 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $152 (Dirham 558) | Dirham 388 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $721 (Dirham 2,648) | Dirham 5,156 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $507 (Dirham 1,861) | Dirham 3,212 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $90 (Dirham 332) | Dirham 203 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (Dirham 154) | Dirham 317 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $629 (Dirham 2,309) | Dirham 1,125 | + 105% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $79 (Dirham 290) | Dirham 497 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 32 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 24 | + 185% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (Dirham 180) | Dirham 195 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $60 (Dirham 222) | Dirham 186 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (Dirham 376) | Dirham 271 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (Dirham 406) | Dirham 233 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 23% 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 168,941) | Dirham 86,029 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (Dirham 2.05) | Dirham 1.75 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $18 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 107 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (Dirham 44) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 22 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Dirham 54) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (Dirham 393) | Dirham 50 | + 685% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 27 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.97 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.18 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.79 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 44 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 131 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 61 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $51 (Dirham 188) | Dirham 500 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (Dirham 252) | Dirham 219 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 26 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.54 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.06 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 43% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $114 (Dirham 417) | Dirham 550 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (Dirham 2.16) | Dirham 0.35 | + 527% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (Dirham 176) | Dirham 217 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.85 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 9 | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 175 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 14,709
($4,005)
in Lincoln, Nebraska
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 14,000
in Al Ain.
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