Cost of living in Schaffhausen, Switzerland compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 117% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 41 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 24 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 18 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.86 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.79 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 8 | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.24 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 4.25 | + 276% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 18 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.65 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 7 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.53 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.19 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.65 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 60 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.47 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 5.00 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.55 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 3.17 | + 203% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 13% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,500 (Dirham 5,653) | Dirham 6,135 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,300 (Dirham 4,900) | Dirham 5,609 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 180 (Dirham 677) | Dirham 493 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 800 (Dirham 3,015) | Dirham 5,375 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 600 (Dirham 2,261) | Dirham 3,222 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 127 (Dirham 479) | Dirham 322 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 42 (Dirham 159) | Dirham 295 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 478 (Dirham 1,802) | Dirham 1,191 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (Dirham 496) | Dirham 522 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 32 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Dirham 107) | Dirham 25 | + 332% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 4% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 100 (Dirham 377) | Dirham 195 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 30 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 186 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (Dirham 565) | Dirham 289 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 150 (Dirham 565) | Dirham 351 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 85% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 30,761 (Dirham 115,938) | Dirham 85,506 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.37 (Dirham 5.16) | Dirham 1.75 | + 196% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 65 (Dirham 245) | Dirham 107 | + 127% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (Dirham 123) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 89% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 22 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (Dirham 98) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 59 (Dirham 223) | Dirham 50 | + 346% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 27 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.66 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 15 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.88 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 5.05 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 8 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.65 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 7 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 41 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 44 | + 257% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 47% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (Dirham 253) | Dirham 122 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (Dirham 128) | Dirham 63 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 154 (Dirham 582) | Dirham 500 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 80 (Dirham 302) | Dirham 219 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 32 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.00 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 4.00 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 28 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 135 (Dirham 509) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.24 (Dirham 0.91) | Dirham 0.35 | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (Dirham 330) | Dirham 217 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 9 | + 219% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 51 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 42% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 24,154
(CHF 6,409)
in Schaffhausen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain.
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