Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 195% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru)
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Food | + 76% | |||
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Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 76% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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Dubai | Arequipa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (S/. 54) | S/. 19 | + 179% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 33 (S/. 34) | S/. 18 | + 95% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (S/. 19) | S/. 7 | + 177% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (S/. 6) | S/. 5.84 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (S/. 12) | S/. 8 | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.66 (S/. 5.78) | S/. 3.86 | + 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (S/. 29) | S/. 10 | + 176% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (S/. 8) | S/. 5.07 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.46 (S/. 4.55) | S/. 2.95 | + 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (S/. 9) | S/. 8 | + 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (S/. 57) | S/. 44 | + 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.57 (S/. 4.67) | S/. 2.28 | + 105% | |
Housing | + 436% | |||
Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 436% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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Dubai | Arequipa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 11,504 (S/. 11,753) | S/. 1,967 | + 497% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,519 (S/. 7,682) | S/. 954 | + 705% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 876 (S/. 895) | S/. 157 | + 470% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,570 (S/. 7,734) | S/. 1,202 | + 543% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,293 (S/. 5,408) | S/. 758 | + 614% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 644 (S/. 658) | S/. 111 | + 491% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 238 (S/. 243) | S/. 64 | + 278% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 809 (S/. 827) | S/. 969 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 299 (S/. 306) | S/. 370 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (S/. 46) | S/. 29 | + 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (S/. 37) | S/. 14 | + 172% | |
Clothes | + 80% | |||
Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 80% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 213 (S/. 218) | S/. 137 | + 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 162 (S/. 165) | S/. 87 | + 91% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 438 (S/. 447) | S/. 239 | + 87% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 319 (S/. 326) | S/. 196 | + 67% | |
Transportation | + 214% | |||
Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 214% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,873 (S/. 96,927) | S/. 53,456 | + 81% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.97 (S/. 3.03) | S/. 4.71 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 404 (S/. 413) | S/. 78 | + 431% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 56 (S/. 57) | S/. 28 | + 106% | |
Personal Care | + 106% | |||
Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 106% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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Dubai | Arequipa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (S/. 24) | S/. 8 | + 215% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 38 (S/. 39) | S/. 20 | + 99% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 322 (S/. 329) | S/. 61 | + 437% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (S/. 23) | S/. 24 | - 2% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (S/. 17) | S/. 12 | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (S/. 22) | S/. 19 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (S/. 11) | S/. 5.11 | + 122% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (S/. 14) | S/. 5.53 | + 151% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (S/. 44) | S/. 25 | + 78% | |
Entertainment | + 126% | |||
Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 126% more expensive than in Arequipa (Peru) | ||||
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Dubai | Arequipa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 171 (S/. 174) | S/. 36 | + 383% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 85 (S/. 87) | S/. 28 | + 211% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 532 (S/. 544) | S/. 135 | + 304% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 362 (S/. 369) | S/. 68 | + 447% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 80 (S/. 82) | S/. 26 | + 216% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 26 (S/. 26) | S/. 14 | + 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (S/. 43) | S/. 8 | + 472% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,998 (S/. 2,041) | S/. 2,312 | - 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.61 (S/. 0.62) | S/. 0.64 | - 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 231 (S/. 235) | S/. 107 | + 121% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (S/. 20) | S/. 12 | + 59% | |
TOTAL | + 195% |
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These prices were last updated on November 11, 2024.
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