Cost of living in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 55% | |||
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| Food in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 45 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 34 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.73 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 17 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (Dirham 3.69) | Dirham 7 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.51 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 12 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.64 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 6 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 17 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.77 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 9 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.03 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.48 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.05 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 10 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (Dirham 74) | Dirham 59 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.27 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 8 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.42 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 5.13 | + 74% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 37% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,750 (Dirham 6,427) | Dirham 14,724 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,495 (Dirham 5,490) | Dirham 9,417 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $226 (Dirham 831) | Dirham 829 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,594 (Dirham 5,855) | Dirham 8,201 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,051 (Dirham 3,859) | Dirham 5,341 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 (Dirham 516) | Dirham 622 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (Dirham 155) | Dirham 336 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $269 (Dirham 989) | Dirham 770 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (Dirham 433) | Dirham 296 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 41 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (Dirham 130) | Dirham 31 | + 323% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $62 (Dirham 227) | Dirham 251 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (Dirham 171) | Dirham 220 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (Dirham 384) | Dirham 399 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (Dirham 409) | Dirham 408 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,083 (Dirham 106,824) | Dirham 92,536 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (Dirham 3.10) | Dirham 2.88 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $58 (Dirham 211) | Dirham 303 | - 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (Dirham 73) | Dirham 37 | + 101% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 25 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 38 | + 167% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $86 (Dirham 316) | Dirham 284 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 21 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.28 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 19 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.72 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.05 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 10 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.22 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 13 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (Dirham 91) | Dirham 40 | + 125% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Columbus, Ohio (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Columbus, Ohio | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (Dirham 187) | Dirham 147 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 98 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $271 (Dirham 994) | Dirham 283 | + 251% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (Dirham 343) | Dirham 275 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 75 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.34 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 45 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $627 (Dirham 2,303) | Dirham 1,999 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (Dirham 1.45) | Dirham 0.56 | + 159% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 318 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 22 | + 50% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 714 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
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