- Cost of Living
- Switzerland
- United Arab Emirates
- Zurich
- Al Ain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zurich, Switzerland compared to Al Ain, United Arab Emirates
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 115% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 41 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 13 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 25 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 18 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.75 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 5.79 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.18 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 8 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.04 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 4.22 | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 18 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.04 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 7 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 5.20 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 4.19 | + 361% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.76 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 60 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.40 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.00 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.85 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 3.75 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 53% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 3,513 (Dirham 13,062) | Dirham 6,135 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,538 (Dirham 9,439) | Dirham 5,609 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 161 (Dirham 600) | Dirham 523 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,888 (Dirham 7,019) | Dirham 5,375 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,357 (Dirham 5,047) | Dirham 3,222 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 81 (Dirham 300) | Dirham 302 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (Dirham 174) | Dirham 288 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 746 (Dirham 2,773) | Dirham 1,210 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 184 (Dirham 684) | Dirham 522 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 21 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 32 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 31 (Dirham 115) | Dirham 26 | + 351% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 43% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 131 (Dirham 487) | Dirham 195 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (Dirham 207) | Dirham 186 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (Dirham 498) | Dirham 289 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 151 (Dirham 562) | Dirham 351 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 113% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 28,000 (Dirham 104,126) | Dirham 80,986 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.69 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 1.74 | + 262% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (Dirham 301) | Dirham 107 | + 180% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 37 (Dirham 138) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 159% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 21 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 22 | + 254% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (Dirham 107) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 140 (Dirham 520) | Dirham 50 | + 940% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 9 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 27 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 5.84 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 15 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 5.61 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 20 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 2.83 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 4.21 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 7 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 47 (Dirham 175) | Dirham 44 | + 301% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 80% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (Dirham 263) | Dirham 128 | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 64 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 189 (Dirham 703) | Dirham 500 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (Dirham 372) | Dirham 189 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 18 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 32 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.84 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 19 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 28 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CHF 526 (Dirham 1,956) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.43 (Dirham 1.60) | Dirham 0.35 | + 364% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 108 (Dirham 400) | Dirham 238 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 9 | + 221% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,013 prices entered by 182 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 83% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 34,820
(CHF 9,363)
in Zurich
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 19,000
in Al Ain.
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