- Cost of Living
- China
- United Arab Emirates
- Wuhu
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wuhu, China compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuhu (China) is 32% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元36 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 41 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 24 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元10 (Dirham 5.84) | Dirham 18 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元15 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.79 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元10 (Dirham 5.84) | Dirham 8 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Dirham 4.25 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元47 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 18 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元8 (Dirham 4.67) | Dirham 7 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Dirham 4.19 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.00 (Dirham 2.34) | Dirham 8 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元75 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 60 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (Dirham 4.09) | Dirham 5.00 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dirham 3.17 | - | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Wuhu (China) is 52% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,875 (Dirham 2,263) | Dirham 6,135 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,875 (Dirham 1,679) | Dirham 5,609 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元304 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 493 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Dirham 5,375 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,000 (Dirham 1,752) | Dirham 3,222 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元140 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 322 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元120 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 295 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Dirham 1,191 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 522 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Dirham 32 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 25 | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Wuhu (China) is 17% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元150 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 195 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Dirham 186 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 289 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元200 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 351 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Wuhu (China) is 14% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Dirham 85,506 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (Dirham 4.38) | Dirham 1.75 | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 107 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Wuhu (China) is 4% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 50 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dirham 27 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元31 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 15 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Dirham 20 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dirham 7 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Dirham 44 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Wuhu (China) is 22% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元213 (Dirham 125) | Dirham 122 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元81 (Dirham 47) | Dirham 63 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元100 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 500 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元400 (Dirham 234) | Dirham 219 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元45 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 32 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元45 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 20 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元17 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 28 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (Dirham 0.12) | Dirham 0.35 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元200 (Dirham 117) | Dirham 217 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Dirham 9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 48 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wuhu (China) is 28% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 18,000
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 12,901
(元22,096)
in Wuhu.
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