- 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 | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 28% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 29 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 23 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.19 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 19 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (Dirham 4.72) | Dirham 5.68 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.87 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.25 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.91 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 18 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.60 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.19 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (Dirham 4.11) | Dirham 8 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 60 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.13 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.87 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (Dirham 3.83) | Dirham 2.95 | + 30% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 16% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,261 (Dirham 5,394) | Dirham 5,414 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,017 (Dirham 4,349) | Dirham 5,032 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (Dirham 428) | Dirham 487 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €850 (Dirham 3,636) | Dirham 5,156 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €634 (Dirham 2,714) | Dirham 3,212 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €80 (Dirham 341) | Dirham 203 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (Dirham 126) | Dirham 317 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €448 (Dirham 1,916) | Dirham 1,195 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 (Dirham 538) | Dirham 497 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 32 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 22 | + 192% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 4% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (Dirham 329) | Dirham 195 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 186 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (Dirham 374) | Dirham 271 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (Dirham 524) | Dirham 233 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 78% 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 109,078) | Dirham 86,029 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.52 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 1.75 | + 272% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 107 | + 99% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (Dirham 88) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 16% 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 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €21 (Dirham 90) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €36 (Dirham 152) | Dirham 50 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.64 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 27 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.67 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.81 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 44 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 18% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Dirham 172) | Dirham 131 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 64 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (Dirham 467) | Dirham 500 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 219 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 27 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 17 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 26 | - 35% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €151 (Dirham 646) | Dirham 550 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (Dirham 1.11) | Dirham 0.35 | + 220% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 (Dirham 111) | Dirham 217 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 9 | + 175% | |
| 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 305 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 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 18,380
(€4,297)
in Rotterdam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain.
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