- 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 | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xiamen (China) is 12% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元41 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 29 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元27 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 23 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 19 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元14 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.68 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.80 (Dirham 3.11) | Dirham 4.25 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元40 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 18 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元11 (Dirham 5.89) | Dirham 4.19 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.48 (Dirham 2.40) | Dirham 8 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元97 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 60 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (Dirham 3.84) | Dirham 4.87 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 2.95 | + 169% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Xiamen (China) is 62% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,792 (Dirham 2,568) | Dirham 5,414 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,222 (Dirham 1,727) | Dirham 5,032 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元243 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 487 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,636 (Dirham 1,949) | Dirham 5,156 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,929 (Dirham 1,034) | Dirham 3,212 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元802 (Dirham 430) | Dirham 203 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元92 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 317 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,139 (Dirham 1,682) | Dirham 1,195 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元319 (Dirham 171) | Dirham 497 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元28 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 32 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元31 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 22 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Xiamen (China) is 24% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元838 (Dirham 449) | Dirham 195 | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元362 (Dirham 194) | Dirham 186 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元794 (Dirham 425) | Dirham 271 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元387 (Dirham 208) | Dirham 233 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Xiamen (China) is 10% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元194,108 (Dirham 104,031) | Dirham 86,029 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (Dirham 3.65) | Dirham 1.75 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元74 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 107 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元28 (Dirham 15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Xiamen (China) is 29% 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 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元10 (Dirham 5.36) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元50 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 50 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元19 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 27 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元21 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 15 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元45 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 20 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (Dirham 5.48) | Dirham 8 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元7 (Dirham 3.91) | Dirham 7 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元60 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 44 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Xiamen (China) is 13% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元114 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 131 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元133 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 64 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,290 (Dirham 691) | Dirham 500 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元354 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 219 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元52 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 27 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元33 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 17 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元23 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 26 | - 52% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,416 (Dirham 759) | Dirham 550 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.44 (Dirham 0.23) | Dirham 0.35 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元515 (Dirham 276) | Dirham 243 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元15 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 155 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Xiamen (China) is 32% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dirham 12,500
in Al Ain
you would need to make just about Dirham 8,561
(元15,974)
in Xiamen.
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