Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 6% more expensive than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 23% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Dubai | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 ($14) | $17 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 ($8) | $10 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 ($4.03) | $6 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 ($1.89) | $0.96 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 ($4.28) | $4.61 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.27 ($1.44) | $3.54 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 ($6) | $7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 ($2.03) | $3.70 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.04 ($1.10) | $1.91 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 ($3.77) | $2.75 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 58 ($16) | $18 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 ($2.32) | $2.17 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.02 ($1.09) | $2.72 | - 60% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 12% more expensive than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Dubai | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,334 ($2,541) | $2,307 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,323 ($1,722) | $1,508 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 730 ($199) | $303 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,583 ($1,520) | $1,358 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,165 ($862) | $820 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 515 ($140) | $245 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 358 ($97) | $60 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,231 ($335) | $346 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 339 ($92) | $211 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 42 ($11) | $12 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 45 ($12) | $19 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 8% more expensive than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 ($63) | $67 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 ($57) | $49 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 ($93) | $94 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 328 ($89) | $86 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 25% more expensive than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,044 ($25,604) | $25,455 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.36 ($0.92) | $0.93 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 295 ($80) | $53 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 38 ($10) | $19 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 28% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 ($7) | $7 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 41 ($11) | $32 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 274 ($75) | $128 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 ($5.46) | $5.41 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 ($5.00) | $3.20 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 ($5.35) | $7 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 ($3.26) | $3.40 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 ($4.25) | $1.81 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 ($12) | $26 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 22% more expensive than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Dubai | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 ($50) | $43 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 99 ($27) | $30 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 412 ($112) | $129 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 293 ($80) | $64 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 94 ($26) | $12 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 ($5.55) | $6 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 ($12) | $5.53 | + 122% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,058 ($560) | $426 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.49 ($0.13) | $0.23 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 331 ($90) | $43 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 ($5.29) | $7 | - 25% | |
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TOTAL | + 6% | ||
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These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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