Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 31% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 31% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Berlin | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Dirham 74) | Dirham 45 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 34 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.52 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 17 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (Dirham 5.93) | Dirham 7 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.40 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 12 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.51 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 6 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 17 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.96 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.35 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 4.48 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.16 (Dirham 4.85) | Dirham 10 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 59 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.67 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.13 | + 36% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 32% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,185 (Dirham 9,126) | Dirham 14,724 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,391 (Dirham 5,812) | Dirham 9,417 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (Dirham 1,031) | Dirham 829 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,389 (Dirham 5,803) | Dirham 8,201 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €937 (Dirham 3,916) | Dirham 5,341 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €184 (Dirham 770) | Dirham 622 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (Dirham 134) | Dirham 336 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €499 (Dirham 2,083) | Dirham 770 | + 171% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (Dirham 403) | Dirham 296 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 41 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 31 | + 105% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (Dirham 356) | Dirham 251 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (Dirham 146) | Dirham 220 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (Dirham 372) | Dirham 399 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (Dirham 558) | Dirham 408 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,160 (Dirham 142,690) | Dirham 92,311 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.88 | + 156% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (Dirham 212) | Dirham 303 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 36 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 18% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 25 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.27 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 38 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (Dirham 242) | Dirham 284 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.33 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 21 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.86 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 21 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.58 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (Dirham 96) | Dirham 40 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (Dirham 192) | Dirham 147 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 98 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €139 (Dirham 580) | Dirham 283 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (Dirham 263) | Dirham 275 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 75 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.77 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 45 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €776 (Dirham 3,243) | Dirham 1,999 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (Dirham 0.39) | Dirham 0.56 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (Dirham 146) | Dirham 318 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 22 | + 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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