Cost of living in Schaffhausen, Switzerland compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 77% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 22 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 62 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 26 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 15 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.86 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.77 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 9 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.24 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 5.29 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 21 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.65 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.53 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.10 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.65 (Dirham 6.00) | Dirham 10 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 60 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.47 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 5.00 | + 152% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.55 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.03 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 4% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 2,220 (Dirham 8,078) | Dirham 6,546 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,507 (Dirham 5,485) | Dirham 5,489 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 180 (Dirham 653) | Dirham 509 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,242 (Dirham 4,520) | Dirham 5,146 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 835 (Dirham 3,036) | Dirham 3,347 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 127 (Dirham 462) | Dirham 388 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 42 (Dirham 153) | Dirham 275 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 478 (Dirham 1,740) | Dirham 1,285 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (Dirham 479) | Dirham 510 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 32 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 30 | + 246% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 22% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 113 (Dirham 412) | Dirham 209 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 45 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 184 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (Dirham 545) | Dirham 289 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 151 (Dirham 551) | Dirham 364 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 90% 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 111,928) | Dirham 79,846 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.48 (Dirham 5.39) | Dirham 1.83 | + 194% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 65 (Dirham 236) | Dirham 103 | + 128% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (Dirham 119) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 41% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 10 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 20 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 53 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 59 (Dirham 215) | Dirham 187 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 37 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.66 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 18 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.88 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 18 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 5.05 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 9 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.65 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 41 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 37 | + 304% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 30% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (Dirham 244) | Dirham 174 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (Dirham 135) | Dirham 76 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 154 (Dirham 561) | Dirham 350 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 103 (Dirham 373) | Dirham 204 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 36 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.77 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 4.97 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 25 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 135 (Dirham 491) | Dirham 2,000 | - 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.24 (Dirham 0.88) | Dirham 0.38 | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (Dirham 319) | Dirham 285 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 9 | + 210% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 245 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 39% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 25,052
(CHF 6,885)
in Schaffhausen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 18,000
in Al Ain.
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