Cost of living in Paris (France) is 13% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 46% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 46% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Paris | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 45 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 34 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 17 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (Dirham 5.88) | Dirham 7 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.77 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 12 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.98 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 6 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 17 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.11 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 4.48 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.24 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 10 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 59 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.69 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.29 (Dirham 5.37) | Dirham 5.13 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 7% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,372 (Dirham 14,046) | Dirham 14,724 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,823 (Dirham 11,760) | Dirham 9,417 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €224 (Dirham 934) | Dirham 829 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,987 (Dirham 8,277) | Dirham 8,201 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,554 (Dirham 6,475) | Dirham 5,341 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €99 (Dirham 411) | Dirham 622 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (Dirham 106) | Dirham 336 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €332 (Dirham 1,382) | Dirham 770 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (Dirham 567) | Dirham 296 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 41 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (Dirham 64) | Dirham 31 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 10% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €96 (Dirham 400) | Dirham 251 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €43 (Dirham 178) | Dirham 220 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €113 (Dirham 470) | Dirham 399 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (Dirham 436) | Dirham 408 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 32% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,840 (Dirham 128,471) | Dirham 92,311 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 2.88 | + 164% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €84 (Dirham 348) | Dirham 303 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (Dirham 81) | Dirham 36 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 8% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.06 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 25 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 38 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €27 (Dirham 112) | Dirham 284 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.58 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 21 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.82 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 19 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.81 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 21 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.88 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 10 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.01 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 13 | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (Dirham 98) | Dirham 40 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 13% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (Dirham 187) | Dirham 147 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (Dirham 101) | Dirham 98 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (Dirham 482) | Dirham 283 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €79 (Dirham 330) | Dirham 275 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 75 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.12 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 22 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 45 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (Dirham 1,977) | Dirham 1,999 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.31 (Dirham 1.30) | Dirham 0.56 | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (Dirham 123) | Dirham 318 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (Dirham 49) | Dirham 22 | + 124% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
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