- 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 | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 0% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 62 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 26 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.91 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 15 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (Dirham 4.24) | Dirham 5.77 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.29 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.86 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 21 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 8 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (Dirham 5.32) | Dirham 5.10 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (Dirham 4.12) | Dirham 10 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 60 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.21 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.00 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.02 (Dirham 4.29) | Dirham 4.03 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 20% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,428 (Dirham 5,980) | Dirham 6,546 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,061 (Dirham 4,441) | Dirham 5,489 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €122 (Dirham 512) | Dirham 509 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €987 (Dirham 4,134) | Dirham 5,146 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €670 (Dirham 2,805) | Dirham 3,347 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €70 (Dirham 293) | Dirham 388 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 275 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €419 (Dirham 1,753) | Dirham 1,285 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (Dirham 532) | Dirham 510 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 32 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 30 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 1% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (Dirham 357) | Dirham 209 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €31 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 184 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (Dirham 414) | Dirham 289 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (Dirham 498) | Dirham 364 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 138% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 138% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,083 (Dirham 109,214) | Dirham 79,846 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.66 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 1.83 | + 279% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €80 (Dirham 334) | Dirham 103 | + 223% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (Dirham 89) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 12% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.72 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 20 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 53 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (Dirham 145) | Dirham 187 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.63 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 37 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.76 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.71 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 37 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 7% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (Dirham 198) | Dirham 174 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 76 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (Dirham 354) | Dirham 350 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (Dirham 242) | Dirham 204 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 36 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.04 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.42 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 25 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €489 (Dirham 2,049) | Dirham 2,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (Dirham 0.97) | Dirham 0.38 | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 285 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 9 | + 197% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 640 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 14% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 25,052
(€5,983)
in Rotterdam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 22,000
in Al Ain.
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