Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cologne | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 45 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 34 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.54 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 17 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (Dirham 5.75) | Dirham 7 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.18 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 12 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.67 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 6 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 17 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.89 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.48 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.06 (Dirham 4.44) | Dirham 10 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 59 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.19 (Dirham 4.99) | Dirham 5.13 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 41% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cologne | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,863 (Dirham 7,782) | Dirham 14,724 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,540 (Dirham 6,434) | Dirham 9,417 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (Dirham 786) | Dirham 829 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,167 (Dirham 4,873) | Dirham 8,201 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €897 (Dirham 3,745) | Dirham 5,341 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (Dirham 561) | Dirham 622 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (Dirham 113) | Dirham 336 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €480 (Dirham 2,004) | Dirham 770 | + 160% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Dirham 382) | Dirham 296 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.59 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 41 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 31 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 9% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cologne | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Dirham 360) | Dirham 251 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (Dirham 202) | Dirham 220 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Dirham 377) | Dirham 399 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (Dirham 480) | Dirham 408 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cologne | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,021 (Dirham 108,690) | Dirham 92,311 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 2.88 | + 169% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €63 (Dirham 263) | Dirham 303 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (Dirham 83) | Dirham 36 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 25% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cologne | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 25 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 38 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (Dirham 194) | Dirham 284 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.18 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 21 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.06 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 19 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.09 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 21 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (Dirham 5.99) | Dirham 13 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 40 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cologne | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 147 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Dirham 85) | Dirham 98 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €195 (Dirham 816) | Dirham 283 | + 188% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €69 (Dirham 289) | Dirham 275 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 75 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 22 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.37 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 45 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (Dirham 2,080) | Dirham 1,999 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (Dirham 0.35) | Dirham 0.56 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (Dirham 137) | Dirham 318 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 22 | + 31% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 647 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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