- Cost of Living
- France
- United Arab Emirates
- Marseille
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Marseille, France compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marseille (France) is 55% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 29 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 23 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 19 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (Dirham 3.87) | Dirham 5.68 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.53 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 8 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.25 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 18 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.73 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 7 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.28 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.19 | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.88 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 60 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.18 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.87 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.08 (Dirham 4.56) | Dirham 2.95 | + 55% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Marseille (France) is 29% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,029 (Dirham 4,360) | Dirham 5,414 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €863 (Dirham 3,656) | Dirham 5,032 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (Dirham 432) | Dirham 487 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €694 (Dirham 2,941) | Dirham 5,156 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €543 (Dirham 2,299) | Dirham 3,212 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €58 (Dirham 246) | Dirham 203 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (Dirham 114) | Dirham 317 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €536 (Dirham 2,272) | Dirham 1,195 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Dirham 362) | Dirham 497 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 32 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 22 | + 203% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Marseille (France) is 1% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (Dirham 356) | Dirham 195 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 186 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Dirham 392) | Dirham 271 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €74 (Dirham 315) | Dirham 233 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Marseille (France) is 56% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,635 (Dirham 91,637) | Dirham 86,029 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 1.75 | + 249% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 107 | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Marseille (France) is 28% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 22 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.53 (Dirham 23) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 50 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.90 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 27 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.24 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 15 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.81 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Dirham 78) | Dirham 44 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Marseille (France) is 45% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Dirham 136) | Dirham 131 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 64 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (Dirham 222) | Dirham 500 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (Dirham 239) | Dirham 219 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 27 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.94 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 17 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.80 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 26 | - 6% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €155 (Dirham 654) | Dirham 550 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.49 (Dirham 2.08) | Dirham 0.35 | + 498% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 217 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 9 | + 198% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 108 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Marseille (France) is 16% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 16,230
(€3,832)
in Marseille
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 14,000
in Al Ain.
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