Cost of living in Schaffhausen, Switzerland compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 90% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (Dirham 77) | Dirham 51 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 26 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 17 | + 186% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.86 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 6 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 9 | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.24 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 5.00 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 19 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.65 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 8 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.53 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.35 | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.65 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 11 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 60 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.47 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 5.00 | + 166% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.55 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 3.95 | + 147% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 12% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,500 (Dirham 5,748) | Dirham 6,248 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,300 (Dirham 4,982) | Dirham 5,609 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 180 (Dirham 688) | Dirham 537 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 800 (Dirham 3,066) | Dirham 5,146 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 600 (Dirham 2,299) | Dirham 3,222 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 127 (Dirham 487) | Dirham 302 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 42 (Dirham 161) | Dirham 282 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 478 (Dirham 1,833) | Dirham 1,167 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (Dirham 504) | Dirham 517 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 32 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 28 | + 286% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 5% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 100 (Dirham 383) | Dirham 203 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 30 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 191 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (Dirham 574) | Dirham 284 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 150 (Dirham 575) | Dirham 290 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 96% 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 117,877) | Dirham 81,667 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.37 (Dirham 5.25) | Dirham 1.78 | + 195% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 65 (Dirham 249) | Dirham 104 | + 139% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (Dirham 125) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 52% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 19 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 50 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 59 (Dirham 227) | Dirham 149 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 37 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.66 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 19 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.88 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 24 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 5.05 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 9 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.65 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 10 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 41 (Dirham 159) | Dirham 43 | + 269% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (Dirham 257) | Dirham 152 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 67 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 154 (Dirham 591) | Dirham 500 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 80 (Dirham 307) | Dirham 200 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 31 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.00 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 21 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 4.00 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 135 (Dirham 517) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.24 (Dirham 0.93) | Dirham 0.38 | + 145% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (Dirham 336) | Dirham 250 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 9 | + 224% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 149 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 40% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 25,120
(CHF 6,555)
in Schaffhausen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 18,000
in Al Ain.
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