- 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% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 57) | Dirham 37 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 23 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.94 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 18 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (Dirham 4.12) | Dirham 5.23 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.75 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 8 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.52 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 4.25 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 18 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.46 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.33 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.19 | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.71 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 60 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.18 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.00 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.11 (Dirham 4.88) | Dirham 3.17 | + 54% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Marseille (France) is 25% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,073 (Dirham 4,711) | Dirham 5,414 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €865 (Dirham 3,799) | Dirham 5,609 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €102 (Dirham 448) | Dirham 388 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €720 (Dirham 3,160) | Dirham 5,375 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €526 (Dirham 2,310) | Dirham 3,212 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €58 (Dirham 255) | Dirham 203 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 317 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €536 (Dirham 2,355) | Dirham 1,125 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (Dirham 381) | Dirham 497 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 32 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 24 | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Marseille (France) is 2% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (Dirham 375) | Dirham 195 | + 92% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (Dirham 123) | Dirham 186 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (Dirham 409) | Dirham 271 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €76 (Dirham 334) | Dirham 233 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Marseille (France) is 61% 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 94,368) | Dirham 85,506 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.46 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 1.75 | + 268% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €43 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 107 | + 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Marseille (France) is 34% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 22 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.53 (Dirham 24) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €23 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 50 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.72 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 27 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.17 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 15 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.70 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.81 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.56 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 7 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 44 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Marseille (France) is 36% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 131 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 61 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €52 (Dirham 230) | Dirham 500 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €57 (Dirham 251) | Dirham 219 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 26 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.85 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.79 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 26 | - 3% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €740 (Dirham 3,247) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.44 (Dirham 1.91) | Dirham 0.35 | + 455% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (Dirham 172) | Dirham 217 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 9 | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 150 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Marseille (France) is 17% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 17,620
(€4,013)
in Marseille
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 15,000
in Al Ain.
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