Cost of living in Shenzhen (China) is 39% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Shenzhen (China) is 21% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 64元 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 51 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36元 (Dirham 19) | Dirham 30 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19元 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (Dirham 9) | Dirham 7 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18元 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 15 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11元 (Dirham 5.95) | Dirham 5.18 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 77元 (Dirham 41) | Dirham 23 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15元 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (Dirham 4.75) | Dirham 3.95 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.59元 (Dirham 2.99) | Dirham 14 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106元 (Dirham 57) | Dirham 59 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11元 (Dirham 5.93) | Dirham 9 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (Dirham 6) | Dirham 4.00 | + 58% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Shenzhen (China) is 47% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,022元 (Dirham 5,894) | Dirham 8,799 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,664元 (Dirham 3,563) | Dirham 6,282 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 573元 (Dirham 306) | Dirham 728 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,468元 (Dirham 3,459) | Dirham 5,234 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,024元 (Dirham 2,152) | Dirham 3,249 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 310元 (Dirham 166) | Dirham 517 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106元 (Dirham 56) | Dirham 340 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,226元 (Dirham 1,190) | Dirham 1,343 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 570元 (Dirham 305) | Dirham 339 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41元 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 43 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63元 (Dirham 34) | Dirham 45 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Shenzhen (China) is 21% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 508元 (Dirham 271) | Dirham 243 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 238元 (Dirham 127) | Dirham 202 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 569元 (Dirham 304) | Dirham 333 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 709元 (Dirham 379) | Dirham 365 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Shenzhen (China) is 50% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,546元 (Dirham 87,985) | Dirham 94,044 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (Dirham 3.94) | Dirham 3.54 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 164元 (Dirham 88) | Dirham 295 | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43元 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 41 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Shenzhen (China) is 17% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26元 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 25 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34元 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 41 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 429元 (Dirham 229) | Dirham 283 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42元 (Dirham 22) | Dirham 20 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44元 (Dirham 23) | Dirham 17 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38元 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 20 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13元 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 11 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12元 (Dirham 7) | Dirham 16 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 79元 (Dirham 42) | Dirham 45 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Shenzhen (China) is 35% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Shenzhen | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248元 (Dirham 133) | Dirham 193 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 102元 (Dirham 54) | Dirham 101 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 595元 (Dirham 318) | Dirham 292 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 584元 (Dirham 312) | Dirham 313 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63元 (Dirham 33) | Dirham 94 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (Dirham 17) | Dirham 24 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40元 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 45 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,030元 (Dirham 1,620) | Dirham 2,162 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59元 (Dirham 0.31) | Dirham 0.49 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 270元 (Dirham 144) | Dirham 345 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22元 (Dirham 12) | Dirham 19 | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 39% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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