Cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 41 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 24 | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (Dirham 3.53) | Dirham 5.79 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.50 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.36 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 4.25 | + 191% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.83 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.56 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 7 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.36 (Dirham 5.01) | Dirham 4.19 | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.97 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 60 | - 5% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.56 (Dirham 5.73) | Dirham 5.00 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.53 (Dirham 5.61) | Dirham 3.17 | + 77% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,126 (Dirham 4,134) | Dirham 6,135 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $726 (Dirham 2,666) | Dirham 5,609 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (Dirham 587) | Dirham 493 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $702 (Dirham 2,577) | Dirham 5,375 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $490 (Dirham 1,799) | Dirham 3,222 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (Dirham 365) | Dirham 322 | + 13% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 295 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen TV | $585 (Dirham 2,148) | Dirham 1,191 | + 80% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $91 (Dirham 332) | Dirham 522 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 32 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 25 | + 180% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (Dirham 157) | Dirham 195 | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $60 (Dirham 221) | Dirham 186 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (Dirham 323) | Dirham 289 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (Dirham 401) | Dirham 351 | + 14% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 29% 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 168,936) | Dirham 85,506 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (Dirham 2.28) | Dirham 1.75 | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $20 (Dirham 73) | Dirham 107 | - 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (Dirham 44) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 93% | |||
Personal Care in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 22 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Dirham 54) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $119 (Dirham 437) | Dirham 50 | + 775% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 27 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.97 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.25 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.79 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 44 | + 30% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Dirham 146) | Dirham 122 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 63 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $56 (Dirham 207) | Dirham 500 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (Dirham 263) | Dirham 219 | + 20% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.72 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 32 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.86 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.16 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 28 | - 46% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (Dirham 1,574) | - | - | |
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 | $5.81 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 9 | + 125% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lincoln, Nebraska (United States) is about the same as in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 19,462
($5,299)
in Lincoln, Nebraska
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain.
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