Cost of living in Genoa (Italy) is 25% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | + 0% | |||
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Food in Genoa (Italy) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Genoa | Dubai | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dirham 61) | Dirham 50 | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 34 | + 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.48 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 18 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.66 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 6 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.44 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.21 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.88 | + 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 31 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 8 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.22 (Dirham 4.82) | Dirham 4.16 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (Dirham 4.54) | Dirham 9 | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 78 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.19 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.80 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 5.57 | + 29% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Genoa (Italy) is 53% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Genoa | Dubai | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,095 (Dirham 4,348) | Dirham 10,266 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €712 (Dirham 2,825) | Dirham 5,786 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (Dirham 439) | Dirham 854 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €716 (Dirham 2,842) | Dirham 6,608 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €449 (Dirham 1,781) | Dirham 4,550 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €158 (Dirham 629) | Dirham 605 | + 4% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €22 (Dirham 86) | Dirham 287 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | €302 (Dirham 1,198) | Dirham 791 | + 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (Dirham 482) | Dirham 328 | + 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.68 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 41 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 37 | + 30% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Genoa (Italy) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Genoa | Dubai | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €74 (Dirham 292) | Dirham 221 | + 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (Dirham 151) | Dirham 200 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €96 (Dirham 381) | Dirham 338 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €127 (Dirham 503) | Dirham 373 | + 35% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Genoa (Italy) is 18% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,017 (Dirham 103,280) | Dirham 121,769 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 2.78 | + 153% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (Dirham 206) | Dirham 324 | - 36% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 50 | + 32% | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Genoa (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Genoa | Dubai | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €10 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 22 | + 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (Dirham 40) | Dirham 37 | + 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €90 (Dirham 358) | Dirham 273 | + 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.72 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 23 | - 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 16 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.11 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 21 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 12 | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 17 | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (Dirham 73) | Dirham 39 | + 86% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Genoa (Italy) is 19% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Genoa | Dubai | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (Dirham 162) | Dirham 174 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 102 | - 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (Dirham 239) | Dirham 275 | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (Dirham 298) | Dirham 321 | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 87 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.72 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 25 | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.18 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 41 | - 50% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €480 (Dirham 1,906) | Dirham 2,079 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Dirham 0.66) | Dirham 0.61 | + 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €57 (Dirham 227) | Dirham 263 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.31 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 18 | + 18% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 762 prices entered by 191 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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