Cost of living in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates vs San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic
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Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 62% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (RD$ 959) | RD$ 800 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (RD$ 443) | RD$ 150 | + 195% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 13 (RD$ 201) | RD$ 45 | + 346% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.53 (RD$ 88) | RD$ 45 | + 95% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (RD$ 147) | RD$ 60 | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.63 (RD$ 90) | RD$ 40 | + 124% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (RD$ 351) | RD$ 100 | + 251% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (RD$ 138) | RD$ 60 | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.73 (RD$ 75) | RD$ 50 | + 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (RD$ 161) | RD$ 150 | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (RD$ 983) | RD$ 600 | + 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.34 (RD$ 85) | RD$ 70 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.92 (RD$ 62) | RD$ 30 | + 108% | |
Housing | + 111% | |||
Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 111% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 6,038 (RD$ 95,986) | RD$ 15,000 | + 540% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,340 (RD$ 84,901) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 555 (RD$ 8,821) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (RD$ 78,070) | RD$ 45,000 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,245 (RD$ 51,593) | RD$ 10,000 | + 416% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 356 (RD$ 5,662) | RD$ 1,000 | + 466% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 284 (RD$ 4,523) | RD$ 2,100 | + 115% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (RD$ 22,628) | RD$ 43,000 | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (RD$ 7,493) | RD$ 6,000 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (RD$ 513) | RD$ 500 | + 3% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (RD$ 487) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (RD$ 3,101) | RD$ 600 | + 417% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (RD$ 3,114) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (RD$ 4,434) | RD$ 3,000 | + 48% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (RD$ 4,742) | RD$ 13,000 | - 64% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 37% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,846 (RD$ 1,269,382) | RD$ 450,000 | + 182% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.91 (RD$ 30) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (RD$ 1,636) | RD$ 1,300 | + 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | RD$ 1,684 | - | |
Personal Care | + 256% | |||
Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 256% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (RD$ 312) | RD$ 100 | + 212% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (RD$ 850) | RD$ 600 | + 42% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (RD$ 3,725) | RD$ 500 | + 645% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 37 (RD$ 588) | RD$ 100 | + 488% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (RD$ 289) | RD$ 38 | + 670% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (RD$ 292) | RD$ 30 | + 872% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (RD$ 136) | RD$ 50 | + 171% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (RD$ 144) | RD$ 50 | + 189% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (RD$ 594) | RD$ 300 | + 98% | |
Entertainment | + 86% | |||
Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 86% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (RD$ 2,843) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (RD$ 1,277) | RD$ 200 | + 539% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 420 (RD$ 6,675) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 214 (RD$ 3,406) | RD$ 1,200 | + 184% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (RD$ 567) | RD$ 1,500 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (RD$ 335) | RD$ 60 | + 458% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (RD$ 391) | RD$ 150 | + 161% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,872 (RD$ 29,756) | RD$ 12,300 | + 142% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (RD$ 5.12) | RD$ 3.00 | + 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (RD$ 4,526) | RD$ 1,500 | + 202% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (RD$ 149) | RD$ 150 | - 0% | |
TOTAL | + 76% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 76% more expensive than in San Juan de la Maguana (Dominican Republic)
For example, you would need at least RD$ 82,886 (Dirham 5,214) in Al Ain to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with RD$ 47,000 in San Juan de la Maguana.
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