Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 18% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
How much money will you need in Milan?
Find out with your own Salary Calculation.
Find out with your own Salary Calculation.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 961 prices entered by 259 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Milan (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Milan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dirham 59) | Dirham 50 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 29 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.85 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 15 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.38 (Dirham 5.50) | Dirham 7 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.95 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 16 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.74 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.27 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 23 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.99 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.04 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.69 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 14 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 58 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (Dirham 5.44) | Dirham 4.02 | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 36% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Milan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,789 (Dirham 7,161) | Dirham 9,334 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,234 (Dirham 4,938) | Dirham 6,323 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €172 (Dirham 687) | Dirham 730 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €933 (Dirham 3,733) | Dirham 5,583 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €753 (Dirham 3,012) | Dirham 3,165 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (Dirham 456) | Dirham 515 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Dirham 99) | Dirham 358 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €358 (Dirham 1,432) | Dirham 1,231 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (Dirham 477) | Dirham 339 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.11 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 42 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 45 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Milan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (Dirham 316) | Dirham 231 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (Dirham 128) | Dirham 208 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (Dirham 362) | Dirham 343 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 (Dirham 475) | Dirham 328 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 17% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Milan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,952 (Dirham 111,857) | Dirham 94,044 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.36 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 295 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 38 | + 137% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Milan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 25 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 41 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (Dirham 339) | Dirham 274 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.53 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 20 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 18 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.98 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 12 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.19 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 16 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (Dirham 79) | Dirham 43 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 9% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Milan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €50 (Dirham 199) | Dirham 185 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 99 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (Dirham 379) | Dirham 412 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €90 (Dirham 359) | Dirham 293 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 94 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.11 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 20 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.13 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 46 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €492 (Dirham 1,967) | Dirham 2,058 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (Dirham 0.69) | Dirham 0.49 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €70 (Dirham 280) | Dirham 331 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.86 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 19 | + 21% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 18% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
4.002
AED
/
EUR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 961 prices entered by 259 different people.
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Dubai is 201% more expensive than in Cairo
- Cost of living in Alexandria is 29% cheaper than in Cairo
- Cost of living in Milan is 38% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Barcelona is 21% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii is 6% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California
- Cost of living in Cairo is about the same as in Cairo
- Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii is 7% more expensive than in Vancouver
- Cost of living in Dubai is 218% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in New York City is 22% more expensive than in London
Compare other countries
Are you moving to Milan? Do you know how much money you will need there to maintain your current standard of living?
Find out what is the real equivalent in Milan of your current salary and improve your chances of a happy relocation.
Get a Salary Calculation for Milan
Do you live in Dubai? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Amman (Jordan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Munich (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Doha (Qatar)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Stockholm (Sweden)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Vienna (Austria)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chelyabinsk (Russia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Prague (Czech Republic)
Prices recently added
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in New Kingston costs J$230,000 (17 minutes ago)
- Jeans (levis 501 or similar) in Vancouver costs C$128 (42 minutes ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Jakarta costs Rp 38,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Malé costs 110 Rufiyaa (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in La Paz costs $b35 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Seoul costs ₩12,000 (about 3 hours ago)