Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Munich | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dirham 60) | Dirham 51 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 30 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 15 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.21 (Dirham 4.83) | Dirham 7 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.52 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 15 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 5.18 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 23 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.95 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (Dirham 3.95) | Dirham 14 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 59 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 9 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.82 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 4.00 | + 81% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,475 (Dirham 9,851) | Dirham 8,799 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,872 (Dirham 7,452) | Dirham 6,282 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €242 (Dirham 965) | Dirham 728 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,414 (Dirham 5,628) | Dirham 5,234 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,058 (Dirham 4,213) | Dirham 3,249 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (Dirham 634) | Dirham 517 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (Dirham 145) | Dirham 340 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €435 (Dirham 1,731) | Dirham 1,343 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €173 (Dirham 689) | Dirham 339 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 43 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (Dirham 71) | Dirham 45 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (Dirham 344) | Dirham 243 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (Dirham 142) | Dirham 202 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (Dirham 361) | Dirham 333 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (Dirham 457) | Dirham 365 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,902 (Dirham 99,123) | Dirham 94,044 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 3.54 | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (Dirham 241) | Dirham 295 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (Dirham 87) | Dirham 41 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 28% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 25 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 41 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (Dirham 251) | Dirham 283 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 20 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.95 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 17 | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (Dirham 4.73) | Dirham 11 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (Dirham 5.31) | Dirham 16 | - 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (Dirham 90) | Dirham 45 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 25% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (Dirham 184) | Dirham 193 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 101 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 (Dirham 585) | Dirham 292 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (Dirham 245) | Dirham 313 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 94 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.56 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 24 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 45 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (Dirham 1,968) | Dirham 2,162 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (Dirham 0.39) | Dirham 0.49 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (Dirham 163) | Dirham 345 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 19 | + 28% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
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