- 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 | + 53% | |||
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Food in Marseille (France) is 53% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 41 | + 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 24 | + 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.83 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 18 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (Dirham 4.23) | Dirham 5.79 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.43 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 8 | + 156% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 4.25 | + 167% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 18 | + 122% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.46 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.33 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 4.19 | + 151% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.71 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 60 | - 38% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.18 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.00 | + 97% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 (Dirham 5.01) | Dirham 3.17 | + 58% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Marseille (France) is 27% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,073 (Dirham 4,839) | Dirham 6,135 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €865 (Dirham 3,903) | Dirham 5,609 | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (Dirham 460) | Dirham 493 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €720 (Dirham 3,246) | Dirham 5,375 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €526 (Dirham 2,373) | Dirham 3,222 | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €58 (Dirham 262) | Dirham 322 | - 19% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (Dirham 122) | Dirham 295 | - 59% | |
40” flat screen TV | €536 (Dirham 2,419) | Dirham 1,191 | + 103% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (Dirham 391) | Dirham 522 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 32 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 25 | + 185% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Marseille (France) is 2% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (Dirham 385) | Dirham 195 | + 97% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (Dirham 127) | Dirham 186 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Dirham 420) | Dirham 289 | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €76 (Dirham 343) | Dirham 351 | - 2% | |
Transportation | + 64% | |||
Transportation in Marseille (France) is 64% 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 96,944) | Dirham 85,506 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 1.75 | + 275% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (Dirham 195) | Dirham 107 | + 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 38% | |||
Personal Care in Marseille (France) is 38% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 22 | + 140% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.53 (Dirham 25) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 50 | + 112% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.72 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 27 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.07 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 15 | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.70 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.56 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 7 | + 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 44 | + 100% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Marseille (France) is 20% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (Dirham 154) | Dirham 122 | + 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 63 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (Dirham 237) | Dirham 500 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (Dirham 258) | Dirham 219 | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 32 | + 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.85 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.79 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 28 | - 8% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €740 (Dirham 3,336) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (Dirham 1.34) | Dirham 0.35 | + 289% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 217 | - 18% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 9 | + 222% | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Marseille (France) is 14% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 19,381
(€4,297)
in Marseille
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain.
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