Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 51% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil)
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| Food | + 67% | |||
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| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 67% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (R$ 83) | R$ 27 | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (R$ 38) | R$ 30 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 13 (R$ 17) | R$ 10 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.53 (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.63 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (R$ 30) | R$ 21 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.73 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.30 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (R$ 85) | R$ 44 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.65 (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.92 (R$ 5.39) | R$ 4.21 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 129% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Belém | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 5,436 (R$ 7,466) | R$ 4,158 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,338 (R$ 7,332) | R$ 2,378 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 556 (R$ 763) | R$ 599 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (R$ 6,745) | R$ 3,034 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,245 (R$ 4,457) | R$ 1,738 | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 356 (R$ 489) | R$ 348 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 284 (R$ 391) | R$ 83 | + 372% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (R$ 1,955) | R$ 1,744 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (R$ 647) | R$ 635 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (R$ 44) | R$ 24 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (R$ 43) | R$ 13 | + 223% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 43% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Belém | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (R$ 268) | R$ 201 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (R$ 269) | R$ 191 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (R$ 383) | R$ 265 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (R$ 410) | R$ 214 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 20% cheaper than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Belém | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,817 (R$ 109,628) | R$ 90,944 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.91 (R$ 2.63) | R$ 6 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (R$ 141) | R$ 188 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | R$ 34 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 106% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Belém | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (R$ 27) | R$ 18 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (R$ 73) | R$ 41 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (R$ 322) | R$ 120 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 233% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (R$ 26) | R$ 15 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.84 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.16 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (R$ 51) | R$ 33 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 59% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (R$ 246) | R$ 75 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (R$ 110) | R$ 61 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 420 (R$ 577) | R$ 126 | + 357% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 214 (R$ 294) | R$ 134 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (R$ 49) | R$ 19 | + 156% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 147% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 255% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,617 (R$ 2,222) | R$ 3,080 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (R$ 0.44) | R$ 1.17 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (R$ 391) | R$ 108 | + 262% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 11 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 75% | |
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TOTAL | + 51% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 121 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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