Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 180% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil)
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| Food | + 69% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 69% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Dubai | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (R$ 69) | R$ 38 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (R$ 52) | R$ 31 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.82 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 17 (R$ 26) | R$ 34 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (R$ 13) | R$ 11 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.64 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.98 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.65 | + 139% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 58 (R$ 89) | R$ 37 | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.13 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 580% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 580% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Dubai | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 14,523 (R$ 22,046) | R$ 2,404 | + 817% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,139 (R$ 13,872) | R$ 1,420 | + 877% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 829 (R$ 1,258) | R$ 250 | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 8,201 (R$ 12,448) | R$ 1,698 | + 633% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,341 (R$ 8,108) | R$ 1,077 | + 653% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 622 (R$ 943) | R$ 279 | + 238% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 336 (R$ 510) | R$ 85 | + 498% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 770 (R$ 1,168) | R$ 2,104 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 296 (R$ 449) | R$ 602 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (R$ 62) | R$ 12 | + 428% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (R$ 49) | R$ 14 | + 239% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 93% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Dubai | Bauru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 251 (R$ 382) | R$ 218 | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 220 (R$ 334) | R$ 163 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 399 (R$ 605) | R$ 332 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 408 (R$ 619) | R$ 286 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 109% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 92,536 (R$ 140,466) | R$ 72,761 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.86 (R$ 4.35) | R$ 5.90 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 303 (R$ 460) | R$ 161 | + 186% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 37 (R$ 56) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 66% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Dubai | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (R$ 38) | R$ 23 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 38 (R$ 57) | R$ 79 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (R$ 431) | R$ 217 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (R$ 32) | R$ 18 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (R$ 32) | R$ 16 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (R$ 19) | R$ 4.01 | + 376% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 40 (R$ 61) | R$ 41 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 151% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Dubai | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 147 (R$ 223) | R$ 66 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 98 (R$ 149) | R$ 40 | + 275% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 283 (R$ 430) | R$ 132 | + 226% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 275 (R$ 418) | R$ 104 | + 301% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 75 (R$ 114) | R$ 22 | + 430% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 196% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (R$ 68) | R$ 8 | + 807% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,999 (R$ 3,034) | R$ 3,568 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.56 (R$ 0.85) | R$ 0.81 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 320 (R$ 485) | R$ 104 | + 366% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 244% | |
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TOTAL | + 180% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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