- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Spain
- Sharjah
- Albacete
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates compared to Albacete, Spain
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 2% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (€10) | €11 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (€5.96) | €6 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 (€3.48) | €3.38 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.60) | €2.61 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 10 (€2.22) | €1.93 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.50 (€1.21) | €1.63 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (€4.63) | €5.67 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€1.65) | €1.68 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.79 (€0.83) | €1.38 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (€1.98) | €1.05 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (€11) | €3.38 | + 213% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.61 (€1.23) | €1.33 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.08 (€0.68) | €0.50 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 54% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 4,270 (€938) | €600 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,837 (€843) | €450 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 565 (€124) | €90 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 3,275 (€720) | €388 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 2,192 (€482) | €333 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 370 (€81) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 251 (€55) | €30 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,480 (€325) | €392 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 (€74) | €55 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€8) | €7 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (€7) | €9 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 29% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 179 (€39) | €75 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 210 (€46) | €23 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 282 (€62) | €65 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 280 (€62) | €65 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 24% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,439 (€17,458) | €22,500 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (€0.40) | €1.20 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 156 (€34) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 42 (€9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 17% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€4.98) | €6 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 58 (€13) | €3.00 | + 328% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 142 (€31) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 29 (€6) | €4.50 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (€2.89) | €2.50 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 15 (€3.37) | €3.75 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (€1.71) | €1.20 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8 (€1.78) | €1.50 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (€4.39) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 18% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 92 (€20) | €21 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 71 (€16) | €14 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 158 (€35) | €54 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 308 (€68) | €32 | + 111% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (€16) | €5.00 | + 223% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (€4.75) | €1.63 | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (€5.38) | €3.32 | + 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,913 (€420) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.62 (€0.14) | €0.21 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (€61) | €58 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (€2.18) | €4.30 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 462 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 13% more expensive than in Albacete (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €1,925
(Dirham 8,758)
in Sharjah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,700
in Albacete.
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