Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | + 42% | |||
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| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (Dirham 63) | Dirham 50 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Dirham 38) | Dirham 29 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (Dirham 29) | Dirham 15 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (Dirham 4.33) | Dirham 7 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.54 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 16 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.47 (Dirham 20) | Dirham 5.27 | + 281% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (Dirham 32) | Dirham 23 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 (Dirham 14) | Dirham 7 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.92 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 4.04 | + 165% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.43 (Dirham 13) | Dirham 14 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Dirham 48) | Dirham 58 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (Dirham 8) | Dirham 9 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.88 (Dirham 11) | Dirham 4.02 | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,448 (Dirham 12,663) | Dirham 9,334 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,686 (Dirham 9,867) | Dirham 6,323 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (Dirham 712) | Dirham 730 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,990 (Dirham 7,307) | Dirham 5,583 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,678 (Dirham 6,162) | Dirham 3,165 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $95 (Dirham 347) | Dirham 515 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (Dirham 234) | Dirham 358 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 (Dirham 1,197) | Dirham 1,231 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (Dirham 460) | Dirham 339 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Dirham 44) | Dirham 42 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (Dirham 97) | Dirham 45 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (Dirham 205) | Dirham 231 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $86 (Dirham 317) | Dirham 208 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (Dirham 338) | Dirham 343 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (Dirham 426) | Dirham 328 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is 40% 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 | $25,026 (Dirham 91,919) | Dirham 94,044 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.99 (Dirham 3.62) | Dirham 3.36 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $124 (Dirham 456) | Dirham 295 | + 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (Dirham 65) | Dirham 38 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (Dirham 28) | Dirham 25 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (Dirham 43) | Dirham 41 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $118 (Dirham 432) | Dirham 274 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 20 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.37 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 18 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.32 (Dirham 16) | Dirham 20 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.82 (Dirham 18) | Dirham 12 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.63 (Dirham 10) | Dirham 16 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (Dirham 104) | Dirham 43 | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Washington D.C. | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 (Dirham 238) | Dirham 185 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (Dirham 102) | Dirham 99 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $294 (Dirham 1,080) | Dirham 412 | + 162% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (Dirham 390) | Dirham 293 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (Dirham 55) | Dirham 94 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (Dirham 21) | Dirham 20 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Dirham 25) | Dirham 45 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (Dirham 1,578) | Dirham 2,058 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (Dirham 0.60) | Dirham 0.49 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $86 (Dirham 316) | Dirham 331 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (Dirham 37) | Dirham 19 | + 93% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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