- 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 | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Marseille (France) is 17% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 62 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 26 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.83 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 15 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (Dirham 4.04) | Dirham 5.77 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.30 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 9 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.29 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 21 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.46 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.36 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.10 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.71 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 60 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.18 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.00 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (Dirham 4.67) | Dirham 4.03 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Marseille (France) is 32% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,151 (Dirham 4,819) | Dirham 6,546 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €881 (Dirham 3,687) | Dirham 5,489 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (Dirham 427) | Dirham 509 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €720 (Dirham 3,014) | Dirham 5,146 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €526 (Dirham 2,203) | Dirham 3,347 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €58 (Dirham 243) | Dirham 388 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 275 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €536 (Dirham 2,246) | Dirham 1,285 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (Dirham 363) | Dirham 510 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 32 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 30 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Marseille (France) is 10% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Dirham 360) | Dirham 209 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 184 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Dirham 379) | Dirham 289 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €78 (Dirham 328) | Dirham 364 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Marseille (France) is 59% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,493 (Dirham 89,995) | Dirham 79,846 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 1.83 | + 232% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (Dirham 181) | Dirham 103 | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Marseille (France) is 11% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 20 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.53 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 53 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 187 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.72 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 37 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.70 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.48 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 37 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Marseille (France) is 10% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 174 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 76 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (Dirham 220) | Dirham 350 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (Dirham 240) | Dirham 204 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 36 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.74 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.83 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 25 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €643 (Dirham 2,691) | Dirham 2,000 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (Dirham 1.24) | Dirham 0.38 | + 228% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 285 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 9 | + 211% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 275 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2018.
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Cost of living in Marseille (France) is about the same as in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 21,232
(€5,071)
in Marseille
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 21,000
in Al Ain.
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