Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 9% cheaper than in Paris (France)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 32% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Dubai | Paris | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (€12) | €20 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (€8) | €12 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (€3.77) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.55) | €1.68 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.57) | €5.64 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.53 (€1.15) | €3.41 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 (€1.83) | €3.38 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.89 (€0.99) | €2.10 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (€2.75) | €2.65 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (€15) | €10 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.11) | €2.21 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.91 (€0.99) | €1.23 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 7% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,525 (€1,913) | €2,570 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,295 (€1,092) | €2,023 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 743 (€189) | €169 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,494 (€1,397) | €1,524 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,319 (€844) | €1,175 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 557 (€142) | €113 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 299 (€76) | €20 | + 278% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,059 (€269) | €329 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (€91) | €141 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (€10) | €8 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (€9) | €15 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 7% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 223 (€57) | €83 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (€54) | €34 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (€71) | €109 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (€86) | €134 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 11% cheaper than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 113,480 (€28,851) | €24,315 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.57 (€0.91) | €2.09 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 295 (€75) | €78 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 43 (€11) | €18 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 21% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (€6) | €5.92 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 41 (€10) | €7 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 300 (€76) | €30 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (€5.10) | €4.48 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (€4.14) | €5.41 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€5.08) | €3.57 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.87) | €2.47 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.36) | €2.18 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (€11) | €21 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 10% more expensive than in Paris (France) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (€49) | €53 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 105 (€27) | €22 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 292 (€74) | €132 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (€80) | €74 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 94 (€24) | €11 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (€5.93) | €4.51 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€11) | €7 | + 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,162 (€550) | €473 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.49 (€0.12) | €0.23 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 337 (€86) | €39 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (€4.66) | €9 | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 9% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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