Cost of living in Miami, Florida (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 60% | |||
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| Food in Miami, Florida (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 51 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 30 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 16 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.16 (Dirham 4.25) | Dirham 7 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $9 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 15 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.67 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 5.29 | + 224% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 28 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 8 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.22 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 4.39 | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.62 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 14 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (Dirham 50) | Dirham 53 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.90 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 9 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.13 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 3.89 | + 196% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Miami, Florida (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,346 (Dirham 15,961) | Dirham 8,385 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,822 (Dirham 10,364) | Dirham 5,804 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $375 (Dirham 1,376) | Dirham 729 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,667 (Dirham 9,795) | Dirham 5,332 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,862 (Dirham 6,838) | Dirham 3,192 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $164 (Dirham 603) | Dirham 503 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $65 (Dirham 238) | Dirham 341 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $314 (Dirham 1,152) | Dirham 1,155 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (Dirham 513) | Dirham 349 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 40 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $52 (Dirham 190) | Dirham 42 | + 356% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 243 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (Dirham 158) | Dirham 202 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (Dirham 303) | Dirham 333 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (Dirham 380) | Dirham 365 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,489 (Dirham 100,955) | Dirham 94,044 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (Dirham 3.39) | Dirham 3.54 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $113 (Dirham 414) | Dirham 295 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 41 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $14 (Dirham 51) | Dirham 25 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 41 | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $202 (Dirham 741) | Dirham 300 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 20 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.47 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 16 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 20 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 11 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.42 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 16 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $40 (Dirham 148) | Dirham 45 | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (Dirham 237) | Dirham 193 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Dirham 110) | Dirham 101 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $126 (Dirham 463) | Dirham 292 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (Dirham 390) | Dirham 313 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 94 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 24 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.90 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 45 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $775 (Dirham 2,847) | Dirham 2,162 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (Dirham 0.63) | Dirham 0.49 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (Dirham 177) | Dirham 345 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 19 | + 59% | |
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TOTAL | + 42% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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