Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Austin, Texas, United States
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 7% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 ($16) | $15 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 ($8) | $7 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 ($5.74) | $4.53 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 ($2.27) | $0.91 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 17 ($4.59) | $3.08 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 8 ($2.05) | $4.78 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 30 ($8) | $7 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 ($2.63) | $3.17 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.05 ($1.37) | $1.34 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 ($3.14) | $3.28 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 97 ($26) | $15 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 ($2.10) | $1.82 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.78 ($1.30) | $1.65 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 8% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,516 ($2,046) | $2,021 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,763 ($1,297) | $1,391 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 681 ($185) | $189 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,235 ($1,425) | $1,885 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,214 ($875) | $1,089 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 350 ($95) | $122 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 255 ($69) | $50 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 941 ($256) | $249 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 401 ($109) | $155 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 ($10) | $13 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 ($9) | $19 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 8% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 224 ($61) | $58 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 ($56) | $49 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 ($90) | $94 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 397 ($108) | $111 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 20% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 89,775 ($24,442) | $25,646 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.17 ($0.59) | $0.58 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 257 ($70) | $49 | + 41% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 56 ($15) | $17 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 12% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 ($5.83) | $5.69 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 51 ($14) | $15 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 ($73) | $117 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 ($6) | $5.99 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 ($4.77) | $4.05 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 ($5.63) | $4.68 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 ($3.24) | $4.16 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 ($3.51) | $1.70 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 81 ($22) | $31 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 16% more expensive than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 176 ($48) | $52 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 76 ($21) | $24 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 444 ($121) | $224 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 358 ($98) | $87 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 70 ($19) | $12 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 ($6) | $5.13 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 52 ($14) | $5.69 | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,817 ($495) | $417 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 ($0.19) | $0.19 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 355 ($97) | $61 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 ($5.19) | $8 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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