- 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 | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 29% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 41 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 24 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.34 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 18 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (Dirham 4.91) | Dirham 5.79 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.89 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.15 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.25 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.89 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 18 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.71 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.87 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.19 | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.96 (Dirham 4.34) | Dirham 8 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 60 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.16 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.00 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.04 (Dirham 4.70) | Dirham 3.17 | + 49% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 17% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,261 (Dirham 5,702) | Dirham 6,135 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,017 (Dirham 4,596) | Dirham 5,609 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €89 (Dirham 402) | Dirham 493 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €850 (Dirham 3,843) | Dirham 5,375 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €634 (Dirham 2,868) | Dirham 3,222 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €71 (Dirham 319) | Dirham 322 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (Dirham 134) | Dirham 295 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €431 (Dirham 1,948) | Dirham 1,191 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €128 (Dirham 581) | Dirham 522 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 32 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 25 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 7% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (Dirham 347) | Dirham 195 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €24 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 186 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (Dirham 395) | Dirham 289 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €123 (Dirham 554) | Dirham 351 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 86% 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 115,288) | Dirham 85,506 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.54 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 1.75 | + 298% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (Dirham 226) | Dirham 107 | + 110% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 (Dirham 94) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 24% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 22 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €21 (Dirham 95) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €37 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 50 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.64 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 27 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.01 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.69 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 44 | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Rotterdam (Netherlands) is 13% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (Dirham 182) | Dirham 122 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 63 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €109 (Dirham 493) | Dirham 500 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (Dirham 226) | Dirham 219 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 32 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.63 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 28 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €523 (Dirham 2,362) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (Dirham 1.18) | Dirham 0.35 | + 241% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 217 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 9 | + 191% | |
| 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 327 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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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 19,573
(€4,329)
in Rotterdam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain.
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