Cost of living in Schaffhausen, Switzerland compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 126% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 20 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 35 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 15 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 23 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 19 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.86 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.23 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 8 | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.24 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 4.25 | + 279% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 18 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.65 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 7 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.53 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.19 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.65 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 12 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 60 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 3.47 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 5.00 | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.55 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 3.17 | + 206% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 7% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,500 (Dirham 5,708) | Dirham 5,414 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 1,300 (Dirham 4,947) | Dirham 5,220 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 180 (Dirham 683) | Dirham 388 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 800 (Dirham 3,044) | Dirham 5,156 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 600 (Dirham 2,283) | Dirham 3,212 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 127 (Dirham 484) | Dirham 203 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 42 (Dirham 160) | Dirham 317 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 478 (Dirham 1,820) | Dirham 1,125 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 132 (Dirham 501) | Dirham 497 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 10 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 32 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 29 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 24 | + 352% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 15% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 100 (Dirham 381) | Dirham 195 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 30 (Dirham 114) | Dirham 186 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 150 (Dirham 570) | Dirham 271 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 150 (Dirham 571) | Dirham 233 | + 145% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 88% 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 117,057) | Dirham 86,029 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.37 (Dirham 5.21) | Dirham 1.75 | + 198% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 65 (Dirham 247) | Dirham 107 | + 130% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 33 (Dirham 124) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 90% 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 22 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 26 (Dirham 99) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 59 (Dirham 225) | Dirham 50 | + 351% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 6 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 27 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.66 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 15 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 3.88 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 5.05 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 8 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.65 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 7 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 41 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 44 | + 261% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 55% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 67 (Dirham 255) | Dirham 131 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 34 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 61 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 111 (Dirham 424) | Dirham 500 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 80 (Dirham 304) | Dirham 219 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 14 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 26 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.00 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 18 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 4.00 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 26 | - 42% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 94 (Dirham 359) | Dirham 550 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.31 (Dirham 1.19) | Dirham 0.35 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 88 (Dirham 334) | Dirham 217 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 9 | + 222% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 222 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Schaffhausen (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 25,438
(CHF 6,685)
in Schaffhausen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain.
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