Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 19% more expensive than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States)
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| Food | + 0% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as 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 60 ($16) | $14 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 26 ($7) | $8 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 ($5.08) | $3.97 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 ($2.14) | $0.88 | + 144% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 ($3.78) | $2.29 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 ($1.82) | $3.66 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 ($7) | $4.79 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 ($2.37) | $3.43 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.72 ($1.28) | $1.66 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 ($2.85) | $3.67 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 104 ($28) | $15 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 ($2.01) | $1.88 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.18 ($1.14) | $2.11 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 17% more expensive than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,498 ($2,041) | $1,633 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,919 ($1,339) | $1,111 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 775 ($211) | $246 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,832 ($1,316) | $1,132 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,117 ($849) | $648 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 400 ($109) | $158 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 265 ($72) | $39 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,326 ($361) | $257 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 432 ($118) | $168 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 40 ($11) | $9 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 30 ($8) | $18 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 13% more expensive than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 221 ($60) | $47 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 175 ($48) | $45 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 ($93) | $87 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 461 ($126) | $99 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 34% 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 88,241 ($24,024) | $23,909 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.04 ($0.56) | $0.60 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 305 ($83) | $52 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 62 ($17) | $15 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 ($7) | $7 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 44 ($12) | $12 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 261 ($71) | $111 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 19 ($5.30) | $5.28 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 ($5.29) | $2.87 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 ($5.92) | $4.62 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 ($3.28) | $3.55 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 ($3.21) | $2.00 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 74 ($20) | $20 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 42% 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 200 ($54) | $36 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 85 ($23) | $22 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 493 ($134) | $164 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 338 ($92) | $64 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 79 ($21) | $10 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 ($7) | $5.64 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 56 ($15) | $5.46 | + 179% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,783 ($485) | $430 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.61 ($0.17) | $0.16 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 287 ($78) | $45 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 ($5.20) | $6 | - 14% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 16, 2021.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 928 prices entered by 272 different people.
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