Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 63% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil)
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Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 62% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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Dubai | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (R$ 68) | R$ 43 | + 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (R$ 47) | R$ 35 | + 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 171% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.01 | + 78% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.88 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (R$ 42) | R$ 29 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.16 (R$ 5.70) | R$ 6 | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 106% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 78 (R$ 107) | R$ 47 | + 128% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.57 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.33 | + 76% | |
Housing | + 126% | |||
Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 126% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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Dubai | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,266 (R$ 14,063) | R$ 5,345 | + 163% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,786 (R$ 7,926) | R$ 3,375 | + 135% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 854 (R$ 1,170) | R$ 1,087 | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,608 (R$ 9,052) | R$ 4,112 | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,550 (R$ 6,232) | R$ 2,263 | + 175% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 605 (R$ 828) | R$ 668 | + 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 287 (R$ 393) | R$ 107 | + 266% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 791 (R$ 1,083) | R$ 1,927 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 328 (R$ 450) | R$ 814 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (R$ 56) | R$ 25 | + 127% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (R$ 51) | R$ 26 | + 99% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 10% cheaper than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 221 (R$ 303) | R$ 252 | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 200 (R$ 274) | R$ 358 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (R$ 463) | R$ 469 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 373 (R$ 511) | R$ 379 | + 35% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 47% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 121,769 (R$ 166,806) | R$ 91,602 | + 82% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.78 (R$ 3.81) | R$ 5.65 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 324 (R$ 444) | R$ 288 | + 54% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 50 (R$ 69) | R$ 46 | + 50% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 24% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (R$ 30) | R$ 21 | + 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (R$ 51) | R$ 64 | - 21% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 273 (R$ 374) | R$ 365 | + 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (R$ 31) | R$ 25 | + 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (R$ 29) | R$ 20 | + 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 149% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 17 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.05 | + 349% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 39 (R$ 54) | R$ 66 | - 19% | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 49% more expensive than in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) | ||||
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Dubai | Rio de Janeiro | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 174 (R$ 239) | R$ 143 | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 102 (R$ 139) | R$ 79 | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 275 (R$ 377) | R$ 288 | + 31% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 321 (R$ 440) | R$ 251 | + 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 87 (R$ 119) | R$ 30 | + 296% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (R$ 34) | R$ 15 | + 122% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (R$ 57) | R$ 12 | + 360% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,079 (R$ 2,847) | R$ 3,634 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.53 (R$ 0.72) | R$ 1.12 | - 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 263 (R$ 360) | R$ 170 | + 112% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (R$ 26) | R$ 9 | + 195% | |
TOTAL | + 63% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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