- 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 | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zurich (Switzerland) is 145% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 25 (Dirham 95) | Dirham 29 | + 227% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CHF 14 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 23 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 19 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.81 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.68 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 5.18 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 8 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 4.04 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 4.25 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 12 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 18 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 4.04 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 7 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 5.20 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 4.19 | + 370% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 1.76 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 15 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 60 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | CHF 2.70 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.87 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.85 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 2.95 | + 266% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Zurich (Switzerland) is 67% 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 13,308) | Dirham 5,414 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CHF 2,538 (Dirham 9,617) | Dirham 5,032 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 161 (Dirham 611) | Dirham 487 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CHF 1,888 (Dirham 7,151) | Dirham 5,156 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CHF 1,357 (Dirham 5,142) | Dirham 3,212 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CHF 81 (Dirham 306) | Dirham 203 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CHF 47 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 317 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | CHF 836 (Dirham 3,166) | Dirham 1,195 | + 165% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 165 (Dirham 626) | Dirham 497 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 18 (Dirham 68) | Dirham 32 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 32 (Dirham 120) | Dirham 22 | + 445% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Zurich (Switzerland) is 50% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CHF 131 (Dirham 496) | Dirham 195 | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CHF 56 (Dirham 211) | Dirham 186 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 134 (Dirham 507) | Dirham 271 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 151 (Dirham 573) | Dirham 233 | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Zurich (Switzerland) is 115% 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 106,087) | Dirham 86,029 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.69 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 1.75 | + 267% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 81 (Dirham 307) | Dirham 107 | + 186% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 38 (Dirham 143) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Zurich (Switzerland) is 171% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 18 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 22 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 32 (Dirham 122) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 145 (Dirham 548) | Dirham 50 | + 997% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CHF 8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 27 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 7 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 15 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 20 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.11 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.88 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 7 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 47 (Dirham 179) | Dirham 44 | + 309% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Zurich (Switzerland) is 95% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 71 (Dirham 269) | Dirham 131 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 37 (Dirham 140) | Dirham 64 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 198 (Dirham 750) | Dirham 500 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 100 (Dirham 379) | Dirham 219 | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 17 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 27 | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.84 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 17 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 26 | - 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | CHF 178 (Dirham 673) | Dirham 550 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.43 (Dirham 1.63) | Dirham 0.35 | + 369% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 108 (Dirham 408) | Dirham 217 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CHF 8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 9 | + 228% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,335 prices entered by 212 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Zurich (Switzerland) is 98% more expensive than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
For example, you would need at least Dirham 31,623
(CHF 8,346)
in Zurich
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dirham 16,000
in Al Ain.
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