- 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 | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 7% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 51 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 26 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.15 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 17 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (Dirham 4.45) | Dirham 6 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.23 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.00 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 19 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (Dirham 5.50) | Dirham 4.35 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (Dirham 4.14) | Dirham 11 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 60 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.21 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.00 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (Dirham 4.51) | Dirham 3.95 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 21% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,261 (Dirham 5,441) | Dirham 6,248 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,017 (Dirham 4,387) | Dirham 5,609 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €95 (Dirham 410) | Dirham 537 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €850 (Dirham 3,668) | Dirham 5,146 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €634 (Dirham 2,737) | Dirham 3,222 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €70 (Dirham 302) | Dirham 302 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (Dirham 128) | Dirham 282 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €419 (Dirham 1,806) | Dirham 1,167 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (Dirham 548) | Dirham 517 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 32 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 28 | + 131% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 12% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (Dirham 331) | Dirham 203 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 191 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (Dirham 377) | Dirham 284 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (Dirham 529) | Dirham 290 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 87% 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 110,026) | Dirham 81,667 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 1.78 | + 300% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (Dirham 216) | Dirham 104 | + 107% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (Dirham 92) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 8% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.72 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 19 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 50 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 149 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.63 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 37 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 19 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 24 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 43 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 8% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (Dirham 198) | Dirham 152 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 67 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (Dirham 364) | Dirham 500 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (Dirham 216) | Dirham 200 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 31 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 21 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 26 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €509 (Dirham 2,197) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (Dirham 1.12) | Dirham 0.38 | + 195% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 250 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 9 | + 177% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 518 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 7% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 20,388
(€4,725)
in Rotterdam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain.
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