Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 47% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Dubai | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (€13) | €17 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 33 (€9) | €10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.80) | €3.87 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.60) | €1.07 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (€3.04) | €3.13 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.66 (€1.46) | €2.20 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (€7) | €7 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€2.14) | €2.22 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.42 (€1.14) | €1.61 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (€2.34) | €1.10 | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (€14) | €7 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.06) | €2.02 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.57 (€1.18) | €1.06 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 62% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Dubai | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 11,504 (€2,961) | €1,856 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,519 (€1,936) | €1,246 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 876 (€225) | €119 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,570 (€1,949) | €1,225 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,293 (€1,363) | €857 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 644 (€166) | €69 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 238 (€61) | €27 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 809 (€208) | €272 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 299 (€77) | €91 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (€12) | €9 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (€9) | €12 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 18% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Dubai | Madrid | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 213 (€55) | €69 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 162 (€42) | €28 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 438 (€113) | €82 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 319 (€82) | €87 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 93% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,873 (€24,423) | €28,197 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.00 (€0.77) | €1.58 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 404 (€104) | €31 | + 231% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 56 (€14) | €13 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 23% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 38 (€10) | €7 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 322 (€83) | €55 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (€5.81) | €3.75 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (€4.19) | €3.20 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (€5.54) | €3.32 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.86) | €2.15 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (€3.49) | €2.78 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (€11) | €20 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 27% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Dubai | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 171 (€44) | €40 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 85 (€22) | €19 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 532 (€137) | €53 | + 160% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 362 (€93) | €57 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 80 (€21) | €13 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 26 (€7) | €3.23 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (€11) | €4.49 | + 141% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,998 (€514) | €553 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.61 (€0.16) | €0.19 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 231 (€59) | €51 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (€4.74) | €5.47 | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 47% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2024.
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