Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 98% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 98% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (Dirham 92) | Dirham 46 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 35 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 17 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.55 (Dirham 5.71) | Dirham 7 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (Dirham 31) | Dirham 12 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (Dirham 27) | Dirham 6 | + 327% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (Dirham 46) | Dirham 17 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (Dirham 26) | Dirham 9 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.63 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 4.48 | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.66 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 10 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (Dirham 74) | Dirham 59 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.37 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 7 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.69 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 5.24 | + 229% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,869 (Dirham 17,885) | Dirham 14,724 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,537 (Dirham 16,666) | Dirham 9,417 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 (Dirham 823) | Dirham 829 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,497 (Dirham 12,844) | Dirham 8,201 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,937 (Dirham 10,788) | Dirham 5,341 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $192 (Dirham 705) | Dirham 622 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (Dirham 237) | Dirham 336 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $273 (Dirham 1,003) | Dirham 770 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $169 (Dirham 621) | Dirham 296 | + 110% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 41 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (Dirham 149) | Dirham 31 | + 385% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $65 (Dirham 240) | Dirham 251 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 220 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (Dirham 408) | Dirham 399 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $233 (Dirham 855) | Dirham 408 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 22% 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 | $31,095 (Dirham 114,212) | Dirham 92,536 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.34 (Dirham 4.94) | Dirham 2.86 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (Dirham 339) | Dirham 303 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (Dirham 80) | Dirham 37 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Dirham 35) | Dirham 25 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (Dirham 52) | Dirham 38 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $247 (Dirham 906) | Dirham 284 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 21 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.87 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 19 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 21 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (Dirham 24) | Dirham 10 | + 149% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.47 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 13 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $42 (Dirham 153) | Dirham 40 | + 278% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $72 (Dirham 265) | Dirham 147 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $36 (Dirham 131) | Dirham 98 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $389 (Dirham 1,428) | Dirham 283 | + 404% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $131 (Dirham 482) | Dirham 275 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (Dirham 66) | Dirham 75 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 22 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Dirham 30) | Dirham 45 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $382 (Dirham 1,402) | Dirham 1,999 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.40 (Dirham 1.46) | Dirham 0.56 | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $101 (Dirham 370) | Dirham 318 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (Dirham 53) | Dirham 22 | + 143% | |
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TOTAL | + 45% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
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