Cost of living in Tempe, Arizona, United States compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
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| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 41 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 25 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.50 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 18 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.74 (Dirham 2.70) | Dirham 5.79 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.76 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 8 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.20 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.22 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.50 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 18 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 7 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 4.19 | + 536% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.30 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $5.00 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 60 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.00 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.30 (Dirham 4.77) | Dirham 3.75 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,525 (Dirham 9,274) | Dirham 6,135 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,300 (Dirham 4,775) | Dirham 5,609 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $546 (Dirham 2,006) | Dirham 523 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $918 (Dirham 3,370) | Dirham 5,375 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $650 (Dirham 2,387) | Dirham 3,222 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $273 (Dirham 1,003) | Dirham 302 | + 232% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $32 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 288 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $364 (Dirham 1,338) | Dirham 1,210 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (Dirham 461) | Dirham 522 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 32 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 26 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $35 (Dirham 129) | Dirham 195 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 186 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (Dirham 326) | Dirham 289 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $40 (Dirham 147) | Dirham 351 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,678 (Dirham 75,943) | Dirham 80,986 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (Dirham 3.89) | Dirham 1.74 | + 124% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $64 (Dirham 235) | Dirham 107 | + 119% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $35 (Dirham 127) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.53 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 22 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (Dirham 82) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (Dirham 377) | Dirham 50 | + 654% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.53 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 27 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.89 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.95 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.76 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 7 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 44 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (Dirham 156) | Dirham 128 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 64 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $34 (Dirham 124) | Dirham 500 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $30 (Dirham 110) | Dirham 189 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 32 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 28 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $434 (Dirham 1,596) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.53 (Dirham 1.93) | Dirham 0.35 | + 459% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (Dirham 110) | Dirham 238 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $3.30 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tempe, Arizona (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 22,667
($6,172)
in Tempe, Arizona
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain.
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