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| Food | ||||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dubai | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 74 | Dirham 74 | ||
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 | Dirham 27 | ||
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 | Dirham 19 | ||
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 | Dirham 7 | ||
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 | Dirham 15 | ||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 | Dirham 6 | ||
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 | Dirham 29 | ||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 | Dirham 10 | ||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.51 | Dirham 4.51 | ||
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 | Dirham 14 | ||
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 110 | Dirham 110 | ||
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 | Dirham 8 | ||
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.00 | Dirham 5.00 | ||
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dubai | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,138 | Dirham 7,138 | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,957 | Dirham 4,957 | ||
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 788 | Dirham 788 | ||
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 | Dirham 4,911 | ||
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,095 | Dirham 3,095 | ||
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 382 | Dirham 382 | ||
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 278 | Dirham 278 | ||
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,194 | Dirham 1,194 | ||
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 445 | Dirham 445 | ||
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 | Dirham 32 | ||
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 | Dirham 31 | ||
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dubai | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 228 | Dirham 228 | ||
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 174 | Dirham 174 | ||
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 364 | Dirham 364 | ||
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 431 | Dirham 431 | ||
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dubai | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,126 | Dirham 90,126 | ||
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.10 | Dirham 2.10 | ||
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 346 | Dirham 346 | ||
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 62 | Dirham 62 | ||
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dubai | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 | Dirham 22 | ||
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 45 | Dirham 45 | ||
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 261 | Dirham 261 | ||
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 | Dirham 20 | ||
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 | Dirham 19 | ||
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 | Dirham 22 | ||
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 | Dirham 12 | ||
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 | Dirham 12 | ||
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 59 | Dirham 59 | ||
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Dubai | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 170 | Dirham 170 | ||
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 85 | Dirham 85 | ||
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 544 | Dirham 544 | ||
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 324 | Dirham 324 | ||
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 80 | Dirham 80 | ||
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 | Dirham 24 | ||
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 50 | Dirham 50 | ||
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,829 | Dirham 1,829 | ||
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.61 | Dirham 0.61 | ||
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 290 | Dirham 290 | ||
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 | Dirham 18 | ||
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These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,198 prices entered by 424 different people.
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