Cost of living in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 45% | |||
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| Food in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (Dirham 74) | Dirham 51 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 30 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 16 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (Dirham 3.41) | Dirham 7 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.01 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 15 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 5.29 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.41 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 28 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.74 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 8 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.28 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 4.39 | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 14 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 53 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.39 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 9 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.17 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 3.89 | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,330 (Dirham 12,231) | Dirham 8,385 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,371 (Dirham 8,707) | Dirham 5,804 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $250 (Dirham 918) | Dirham 729 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,816 (Dirham 6,671) | Dirham 5,332 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,442 (Dirham 5,295) | Dirham 3,192 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $248 (Dirham 912) | Dirham 503 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 (Dirham 259) | Dirham 341 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $347 (Dirham 1,274) | Dirham 1,155 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $223 (Dirham 821) | Dirham 349 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 40 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 42 | + 255% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (Dirham 195) | Dirham 243 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (Dirham 183) | Dirham 202 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (Dirham 347) | Dirham 333 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 (Dirham 526) | Dirham 365 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,374 (Dirham 96,862) | Dirham 94,044 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (Dirham 3.29) | Dirham 3.54 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (Dirham 359) | Dirham 295 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 42 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 25 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 41 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $233 (Dirham 857) | Dirham 300 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.39 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 20 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.15 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 16 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 20 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.11 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 11 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 16 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (Dirham 108) | Dirham 45 | + 140% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Dallas, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (Dirham 214) | Dirham 193 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 101 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $419 (Dirham 1,541) | Dirham 292 | + 428% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (Dirham 292) | Dirham 313 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $25 (Dirham 93) | Dirham 94 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.30 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 24 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.39 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 45 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $640 (Dirham 2,352) | Dirham 2,162 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (Dirham 0.73) | Dirham 0.49 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (Dirham 164) | Dirham 345 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 19 | + 80% | |
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TOTAL | + 25% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2023.
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