- Cost of Living
- China
- United Arab Emirates
- Xiamen
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xiamen, China compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xiamen (China) is 5% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 41 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 24 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 18 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元14 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.79 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.80 (Dirham 3.37) | Dirham 4.25 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元40 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 18 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.19 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.69 (Dirham 2.72) | Dirham 8 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元88 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 60 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (Dirham 3.98) | Dirham 5.00 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 3.17 | + 171% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Xiamen (China) is 57% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,688 (Dirham 3,303) | Dirham 6,135 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,900 (Dirham 2,265) | Dirham 5,609 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元300 (Dirham 174) | Dirham 493 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,000 (Dirham 2,323) | Dirham 5,375 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,467 (Dirham 1,433) | Dirham 3,222 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元350 (Dirham 203) | Dirham 322 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元110 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 295 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,139 (Dirham 1,823) | Dirham 1,191 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元319 (Dirham 185) | Dirham 522 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元28 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 32 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元33 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 25 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Xiamen (China) is 29% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元788 (Dirham 457) | Dirham 195 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元350 (Dirham 203) | Dirham 186 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元794 (Dirham 461) | Dirham 289 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元387 (Dirham 225) | Dirham 351 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Xiamen (China) is 1% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元187,300 (Dirham 108,774) | Dirham 81,155 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Dirham 3.89) | Dirham 1.75 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元74 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 107 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元33 (Dirham 19) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Xiamen (China) is 18% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元12 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 22 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元30 (Dirham 17) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元50 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 50 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元22 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 27 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元23 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 15 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元45 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 20 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (Dirham 5.94) | Dirham 8 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元8 (Dirham 4.65) | Dirham 7 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元75 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 44 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Xiamen (China) is 4% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元131 (Dirham 76) | Dirham 122 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元117 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 63 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,290 (Dirham 749) | Dirham 500 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元358 (Dirham 208) | Dirham 219 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 32 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 20 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元24 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 28 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,500 (Dirham 2,033) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.47 (Dirham 0.27) | Dirham 0.35 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元515 (Dirham 299) | Dirham 217 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 103 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Xiamen (China) is 24% 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 12,135
(元20,896)
in Xiamen.
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