- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Spain
- Sharjah
- Albacete
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 15% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (€11) | €10 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 24 (€5.53) | €5.83 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (€4.02) | €3.25 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.97 (€1.40) | €0.82 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (€2.87) | €2.03 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.22 (€1.22) | €1.63 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (€4.36) | €9 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€1.79) | €1.73 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.86 (€0.90) | €1.55 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (€2.10) | €0.95 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (€11) | €3.67 | + 207% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 4.60 (€1.08) | €1.29 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 2.89 (€0.68) | €0.45 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 53% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 4,089 (€956) | €650 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,368 (€787) | €450 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 452 (€106) | €110 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 2,882 (€674) | €400 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 2,009 (€470) | €275 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 319 (€75) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 272 (€64) | €30 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,606 (€375) | €417 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 352 (€82) | €67 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (€8) | €5.68 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (€8) | €8 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 32% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 185 (€43) | €75 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 198 (€46) | €23 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (€72) | €65 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 295 (€69) | €65 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 23% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,667 (€17,923) | €22,500 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.71 (€0.40) | €1.19 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 210 (€49) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 28 (€7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 27% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (€5.89) | €6 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (€15) | €3.00 | + 384% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 127 (€30) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €4.50 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (€3.01) | €2.50 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 16 (€3.79) | €3.75 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (€1.81) | €1.20 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (€2.19) | €1.50 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (€4.36) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 26% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 88 (€21) | €21 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 72 (€17) | €13 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 151 (€35) | €54 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 309 (€72) | €32 | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (€17) | €5.00 | + 243% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (€5.06) | €1.63 | + 209% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 27 (€6) | €3.32 | + 89% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dirham 1,149 (€269) | €150 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.60 (€0.14) | €0.25 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 304 (€71) | €58 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (€2.33) | €4.30 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 492 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 19% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,377
(Dirham 10,169)
in Sharjah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,000
in Albacete.
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