Cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
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| Food in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (Dirham 70) | Dirham 46 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 35 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 17 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (Dirham 3.46) | Dirham 7 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 12 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.38 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 6 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 17 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.59 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 9 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.21 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.48 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.59 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 10 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 59 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.68 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 7 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 5.24 | + 50% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 32% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,085 (Dirham 7,658) | Dirham 14,724 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,550 (Dirham 5,692) | Dirham 9,417 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $185 (Dirham 680) | Dirham 829 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,685 (Dirham 6,188) | Dirham 8,201 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,251 (Dirham 4,594) | Dirham 5,341 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (Dirham 468) | Dirham 622 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (Dirham 197) | Dirham 336 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $253 (Dirham 930) | Dirham 770 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $170 (Dirham 625) | Dirham 296 | + 111% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Dirham 39) | Dirham 41 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (Dirham 82) | Dirham 31 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $64 (Dirham 234) | Dirham 251 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (Dirham 176) | Dirham 220 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (Dirham 372) | Dirham 399 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $124 (Dirham 455) | Dirham 408 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,132 (Dirham 110,677) | Dirham 92,536 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (Dirham 2.90) | Dirham 2.86 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $76 (Dirham 281) | Dirham 303 | - 7% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 37 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.29 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 25 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 38 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $228 (Dirham 839) | Dirham 284 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 21 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.36 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 19 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 21 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.28 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 10 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 13 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (Dirham 116) | Dirham 40 | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Charlotte, North Carolina | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (Dirham 197) | Dirham 147 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (Dirham 103) | Dirham 98 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (Dirham 610) | Dirham 283 | + 115% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Dirham 292) | Dirham 275 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 75 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.40 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 22 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 45 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $375 (Dirham 1,377) | Dirham 1,999 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (Dirham 0.60) | Dirham 0.56 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (Dirham 229) | Dirham 318 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 22 | + 46% | |
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TOTAL | - 5% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 779 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2025.
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