- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- United Arab Emirates
- Rotterdam
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Rotterdam, Netherlands compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 25% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 37 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 23 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.06 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.12 (Dirham 4.90) | Dirham 5.23 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.67 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.25 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.91 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 18 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.57 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.19 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (Dirham 4.18) | Dirham 8 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 60 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.13 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.00 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (Dirham 4.79) | Dirham 3.17 | + 51% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 15% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,261 (Dirham 5,492) | Dirham 5,414 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,017 (Dirham 4,428) | Dirham 5,609 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (Dirham 435) | Dirham 388 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €850 (Dirham 3,702) | Dirham 5,375 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €634 (Dirham 2,763) | Dirham 3,212 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €77 (Dirham 336) | Dirham 203 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 317 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €448 (Dirham 1,951) | Dirham 1,125 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 (Dirham 548) | Dirham 497 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 32 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 24 | + 172% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 3% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (Dirham 334) | Dirham 195 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 186 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (Dirham 380) | Dirham 271 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (Dirham 533) | Dirham 233 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 82% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,500 (Dirham 111,050) | Dirham 85,506 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 1.75 | + 283% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (Dirham 218) | Dirham 107 | + 103% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (Dirham 90) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 18% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 22 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €21 (Dirham 92) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 50 | + 210% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.64 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 27 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.67 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.84 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 44 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 16% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 131 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 61 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (Dirham 475) | Dirham 500 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (Dirham 218) | Dirham 219 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 26 | + 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 26 | - 33% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €546 (Dirham 2,378) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (Dirham 1.13) | Dirham 0.35 | + 228% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 217 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 9 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 348 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 15% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 19,598
(€4,500)
in Rotterdam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain.
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