Cost of living in Rouen (France) is 31% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Rouen (France) is 17% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Rouen | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 45 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (Dirham 36) | Dirham 34 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 17 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (Dirham 4.80) | Dirham 7 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 12 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.46 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 6 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 17 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 9 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 4.48 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (Dirham 5.95) | Dirham 10 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 59 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Dirham 8 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.17 (Dirham 4.89) | Dirham 5.13 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Rouen (France) is 63% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Rouen | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €935 (Dirham 3,918) | Dirham 14,724 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €712 (Dirham 2,983) | Dirham 9,417 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €183 (Dirham 766) | Dirham 829 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €534 (Dirham 2,236) | Dirham 8,201 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €456 (Dirham 1,911) | Dirham 5,341 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €182 (Dirham 763) | Dirham 622 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (Dirham 109) | Dirham 336 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €513 (Dirham 2,149) | Dirham 770 | + 179% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 296 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.47 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 41 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (Dirham 45) | Dirham 31 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Rouen (France) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Rouen | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €73 (Dirham 305) | Dirham 251 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (Dirham 205) | Dirham 220 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (Dirham 353) | Dirham 399 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (Dirham 443) | Dirham 408 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Rouen (France) is 18% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,634 (Dirham 86,448) | Dirham 92,536 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.49 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 2.86 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (Dirham 203) | Dirham 303 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dirham 37 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Rouen (France) is 12% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Rouen | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 25 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 38 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (Dirham 100) | Dirham 284 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 21 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.38 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 19 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 21 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.77 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 10 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.51 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 13 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (Dirham 94) | Dirham 40 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Rouen (France) is 24% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Rouen | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (Dirham 132) | Dirham 147 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (Dirham 67) | Dirham 98 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (Dirham 168) | Dirham 283 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (Dirham 189) | Dirham 275 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 75 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.57 (Dirham 15) | Dirham 22 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.91 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 45 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 1,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dirham 0.56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (Dirham 176) | Dirham 318 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 22 | + 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 604 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 30, 2025.
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