- 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 | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Valencia (Spain) is 6% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 29 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 23 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.75 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (Dirham 3.43) | Dirham 5.68 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.60 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.42 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.25 | + 43% | |
| 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 2.61) | Dirham 4.19 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (Dirham 3.60) | Dirham 8 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.00 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 60 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.45 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.87 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (Dirham 3.77) | Dirham 2.95 | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Valencia (Spain) is 46% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €733 (Dirham 3,142) | Dirham 5,414 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €527 (Dirham 2,257) | Dirham 5,032 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (Dirham 456) | Dirham 487 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €455 (Dirham 1,949) | Dirham 5,156 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €318 (Dirham 1,362) | Dirham 3,212 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €53 (Dirham 228) | Dirham 203 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 317 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €414 (Dirham 1,773) | Dirham 1,195 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (Dirham 370) | Dirham 497 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 32 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 22 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Valencia (Spain) is 12% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (Dirham 301) | Dirham 195 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €26 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 186 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €68 (Dirham 290) | Dirham 271 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (Dirham 352) | Dirham 233 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in Valencia (Spain) is 38% 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 68,552) | Dirham 86,029 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.15 (Dirham 4.93) | Dirham 1.75 | + 182% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (Dirham 180) | Dirham 107 | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (Dirham 62) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Valencia (Spain) is 28% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 22 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.98 (Dirham 21) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (Dirham 257) | Dirham 50 | + 414% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.57 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 27 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.65 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (Dirham 5.80) | Dirham 8 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.67 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 44 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Valencia (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (Dirham 123) | Dirham 131 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 64 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 500 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (Dirham 150) | Dirham 219 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 27 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.62 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.00 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 26 | - 67% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €158 (Dirham 675) | Dirham 550 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Dirham 0.73) | Dirham 0.35 | + 110% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (Dirham 141) | Dirham 217 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.85 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 9 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 460 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Valencia (Spain) is 14% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 13,748
(€3,209)
in Valencia.
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