Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 20% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 19% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 72 (69 ₪) | 68 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (27 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 10 (10 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.88 (5.61 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (8 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.43 (5.18 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (21 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (8 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.55 (4.34 ₪) | 3.89 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 8 (8 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (59 ₪) | 49 ₪ | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.65 (5.39 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.48 (3.31 ₪) | 5.33 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 15% more expensive than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 4,683 (4,466 ₪) | 4,334 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,604 (4,391 ₪) | 2,930 ₪ | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 536 (512 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (4,684 ₪) | 2,535 ₪ | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,245 (3,095 ₪) | 1,896 ₪ | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 356 (340 ₪) | 1,255 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 260 (248 ₪) | 114 ₪ | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (1,357 ₪) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (449 ₪) | 836 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 30 (28 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (30 ₪) | 46 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 17% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (186 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (187 ₪) | 161 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (266 ₪) | 427 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (284 ₪) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 48% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,817 (76,125 ₪) | 139,410 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.63 (2.51 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 93 (89 ₪) | 148 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 25 (24 ₪) | 74 ₪ | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 44% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (19 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (51 ₪) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (223 ₪) | 672 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (23 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (17 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (18 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (9 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8 (8 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 30 (29 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 18% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Al Ain | Beersheba | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 168 (160 ₪) | 205 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 90 (86 ₪) | 78 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 420 (400 ₪) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 214 (204 ₪) | 376 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (34 ₪) | 41 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (20 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 22 (21 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,617 (1,543 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (0.31 ₪) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 249 (237 ₪) | 272 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 11 (11 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 65% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
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