- Cost of Living
- Spain
- United Arab Emirates
- Valencia
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Valencia, Spain compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Valencia (Spain) is 15% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 41 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 25 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.75 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 18 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (Dirham 3.43) | Dirham 5.79 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.60 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.22 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.72 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.61 (Dirham 2.62) | Dirham 4.19 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (Dirham 3.61) | Dirham 9 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 60 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.54 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.00 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (Dirham 3.78) | Dirham 3.75 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Valencia (Spain) is 48% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €733 (Dirham 3,148) | Dirham 6,135 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €527 (Dirham 2,261) | Dirham 5,609 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (Dirham 456) | Dirham 523 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €455 (Dirham 1,953) | Dirham 5,375 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €318 (Dirham 1,365) | Dirham 3,222 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €53 (Dirham 228) | Dirham 302 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 288 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €426 (Dirham 1,831) | Dirham 1,210 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 (Dirham 324) | Dirham 522 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 32 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 26 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 18% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (Dirham 302) | Dirham 195 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €26 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 186 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (Dirham 291) | Dirham 289 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (Dirham 353) | Dirham 351 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 41% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,000 (Dirham 68,688) | Dirham 80,986 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (Dirham 4.94) | Dirham 1.74 | + 184% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (Dirham 180) | Dirham 107 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (Dirham 62) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 24% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 22 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.88 (Dirham 21) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (Dirham 248) | Dirham 50 | + 396% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.48 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 27 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.56 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.13 (Dirham 4.85) | Dirham 8 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.54 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 44 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 16% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (Dirham 118) | Dirham 128 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 64 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €49 (Dirham 212) | Dirham 500 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 189 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 32 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 19 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 28 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €490 (Dirham 2,102) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Dirham 0.73) | Dirham 0.35 | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 238 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 9 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 647 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Valencia (Spain) is 17% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 15,720
(€3,662)
in Valencia.
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