Cost of living in Seattle, Washington, United States compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Dirham 75) | Dirham 29 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 23 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.23 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 19 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.95 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.68 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.43 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 8 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.83 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 4.25 | + 317% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.95 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 18 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.67 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 7 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (Dirham 5.94) | Dirham 4.19 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.47 (Dirham 5.42) | Dirham 8 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 60 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.13 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.87 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.95 | + 144% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,081 (Dirham 3,971) | Dirham 5,414 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,918 (Dirham 7,044) | Dirham 5,032 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (Dirham 656) | Dirham 487 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,727 (Dirham 6,343) | Dirham 5,156 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,270 (Dirham 4,663) | Dirham 3,212 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (Dirham 435) | Dirham 203 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (Dirham 199) | Dirham 317 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $388 (Dirham 1,426) | Dirham 1,195 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $132 (Dirham 485) | Dirham 497 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 32 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 22 | + 342% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 195 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 186 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (Dirham 333) | Dirham 271 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (Dirham 458) | Dirham 233 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,360 (Dirham 82,111) | Dirham 86,029 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (Dirham 3.08) | Dirham 1.75 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $39 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 107 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (Dirham 61) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 22 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (Dirham 46) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $126 (Dirham 462) | Dirham 50 | + 824% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 27 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.33 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 20 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.76 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 8 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.75 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 44 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 131 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 64 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $156 (Dirham 572) | Dirham 500 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (Dirham 217) | Dirham 219 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 27 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.76 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 17 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.94 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 26 | - 45% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $152 (Dirham 558) | Dirham 550 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (Dirham 0.30) | Dirham 0.35 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $58 (Dirham 213) | Dirham 217 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 9 | + 280% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 21,744
($5,921)
in Seattle, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 17,000
in Al Ain.
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