- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
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- Al Ain
- Angers
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Cost of living in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates compared to Angers, France
Currency:
Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 39% cheaper than in Angers (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 41 (€9) | €13 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 24 (€5.28) | €10 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (€3.87) | €10 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.79 (€1.28) | €1.80 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 8 (€1.73) | €3.50 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.25 (€0.94) | €2.53 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 18 (€4.08) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 (€1.64) | €2.50 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.19 (€0.93) | €3.00 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 8 (€1.87) | €1.70 | + 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (€13) | €3.75 | + 253% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.00 (€1.11) | €1.30 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.17 (€0.70) | €1.14 | - 39% | |
Housing | + 70% | |||
Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 70% more expensive than in Angers (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,135 (€1,357) | €783 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,609 (€1,241) | €617 | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 493 (€109) | €197 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,375 (€1,189) | €425 | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,222 (€713) | €350 | + 104% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 322 (€71) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 295 (€65) | €26 | + 151% | |
40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,191 (€263) | €400 | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 522 (€115) | €60 | + 92% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (€7) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 25 (€5.51) | €11 | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 7% cheaper than in Angers (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (€43) | €58 | - 26% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 186 (€41) | €40 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 289 (€64) | €75 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 351 (€78) | €100 | - 22% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 20% cheaper than in Angers (France) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,506 (€18,913) | €14,500 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.75 (€0.39) | €1.27 | - 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 107 (€24) | €32 | - 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 17% cheaper than in Angers (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€4.91) | €4.00 | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 50 (€11) | €24 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (€5.93) | €2.50 | + 137% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (€3.32) | €3.75 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€4.31) | €3.10 | + 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (€1.82) | €1.50 | + 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 7 (€1.49) | €3.50 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 44 (€10) | €23 | - 58% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 12% cheaper than in Angers (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 122 (€27) | €31 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 63 (€14) | €17 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 500 (€111) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 219 (€48) | €45 | + 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 32 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (€4.36) | €2.20 | + 98% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 28 (€6) | €5.00 | + 25% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.35 (€0.08) | €0.30 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 217 (€48) | €38 | + 28% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (€2.10) | €7 | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |

These prices were last updated on March 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Angers (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,400
in Angers
you would need to make just about €2,339
(Dirham 10,574)
in Al Ain.
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