- Cost of Living
- Spain
- United Arab Emirates
- Pamplona
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Pamplona, Spain compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Pamplona (Spain) is 15% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 41 | + 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 24 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.45 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (Dirham 3.86) | Dirham 5.79 | - 33% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.81 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.70 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.25 | + 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 18 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.83 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.42 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.19 | + 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (Dirham 4.20) | Dirham 8 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 60 | - 48% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.57 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.00 | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (Dirham 5.11) | Dirham 3.17 | + 61% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Pamplona (Spain) is 30% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €974 (Dirham 4,350) | Dirham 6,135 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €633 (Dirham 2,826) | Dirham 5,609 | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (Dirham 639) | Dirham 493 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €671 (Dirham 2,996) | Dirham 5,375 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €494 (Dirham 2,209) | Dirham 3,222 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (Dirham 447) | Dirham 322 | + 39% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €36 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 295 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen TV | €485 (Dirham 2,167) | Dirham 1,191 | + 82% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (Dirham 411) | Dirham 522 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 32 | + 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 25 | + 98% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Pamplona (Spain) is 12% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €91 (Dirham 407) | Dirham 195 | + 109% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 186 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €77 (Dirham 342) | Dirham 289 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (Dirham 412) | Dirham 351 | + 17% | |
Transportation | + 40% | |||
Transportation in Pamplona (Spain) is 40% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,000 (Dirham 84,892) | Dirham 81,155 | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (Dirham 5.99) | Dirham 1.75 | + 243% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 107 | + 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Pamplona (Spain) is 51% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.92 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 22 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (Dirham 30) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (Dirham 268) | Dirham 50 | + 436% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.92 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 27 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.25 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | - 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.93 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.66 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 7 | + 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 44 | + 60% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Pamplona (Spain) is 3% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (Dirham 139) | Dirham 122 | + 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 63 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €70 (Dirham 311) | Dirham 500 | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (Dirham 241) | Dirham 219 | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 32 | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.98 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 20 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 28 | - 37% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.16 (Dirham 0.70) | Dirham 0.35 | + 102% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (Dirham 229) | Dirham 217 | + 6% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.66 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 9 | + 120% | |
TOTAL | + 0% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Pamplona (Spain) is about the same as in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 19,085
(€4,271)
in Pamplona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain.
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