Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 19% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Rome (Italy) is 11% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Rome | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (Dirham 72) | Dirham 51 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 30 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.98 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 15 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (Dirham 5.62) | Dirham 7 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 15 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.42 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 5.18 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 23 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 3.95 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.29 (Dirham 5.11) | Dirham 14 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 59 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 9 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (Dirham 5.76) | Dirham 4.00 | + 44% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is 29% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,996 (Dirham 7,897) | Dirham 8,799 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,208 (Dirham 4,780) | Dirham 6,282 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (Dirham 548) | Dirham 728 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,033 (Dirham 4,086) | Dirham 5,234 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €702 (Dirham 2,776) | Dirham 3,249 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (Dirham 366) | Dirham 517 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (Dirham 110) | Dirham 340 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €390 (Dirham 1,543) | Dirham 1,343 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €158 (Dirham 624) | Dirham 339 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 43 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 45 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 11% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (Dirham 313) | Dirham 243 | + 29% | |
| 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) | €84 (Dirham 331) | Dirham 333 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (Dirham 442) | Dirham 365 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 26% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,073 (Dirham 99,193) | Dirham 94,044 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 3.54 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (Dirham 138) | Dirham 295 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (Dirham 58) | Dirham 41 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 4% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 25 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 41 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €94 (Dirham 374) | Dirham 283 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.61 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 20 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 17 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.59 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 20 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 11 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.96 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 16 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (Dirham 84) | Dirham 45 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 25% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 193 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (Dirham 69) | Dirham 101 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (Dirham 262) | Dirham 292 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (Dirham 253) | Dirham 313 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 94 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.74 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 24 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.12 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 45 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €484 (Dirham 1,914) | Dirham 2,162 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (Dirham 0.71) | Dirham 0.49 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (Dirham 204) | Dirham 345 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.38 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 19 | + 10% | |
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TOTAL | - 19% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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