Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 14% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 20% cheaper than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Dubai | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 ($14) | $18 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 33 ($9) | $10 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 ($5.08) | $4.92 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 ($1.69) | $1.14 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 ($3.21) | $4.35 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.66 ($1.54) | $3.51 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 ($8) | $5.89 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 ($2.26) | $3.38 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.42 ($1.20) | $1.63 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 ($2.48) | $2.54 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 ($15) | $19 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 ($2.17) | $2.39 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.57 ($1.24) | $2.22 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 28% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Dubai | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 11,504 ($3,132) | $1,640 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,519 ($2,047) | $1,226 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 876 ($238) | $430 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,570 ($2,061) | $1,465 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,293 ($1,441) | $964 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 644 ($175) | $222 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 238 ($65) | $60 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 809 ($220) | $246 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 299 ($81) | $140 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 ($12) | $15 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 ($10) | $27 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 4% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Dubai | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 213 ($58) | $62 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 162 ($44) | $40 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 438 ($119) | $100 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 319 ($87) | $104 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 31% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Dubai | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,873 ($25,830) | $28,695 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.00 ($0.82) | $0.88 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 404 ($110) | $75 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 56 ($15) | $14 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Dubai | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 ($6) | $6 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 38 ($10) | $12 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 322 ($88) | $86 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 ($6) | $7 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 ($4.44) | $3.10 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 ($5.86) | $4.42 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 ($3.02) | $4.36 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 ($3.69) | $1.86 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 ($12) | $27 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 8% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Dubai | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 171 ($46) | $46 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 85 ($23) | $28 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 532 ($145) | $186 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 362 ($98) | $100 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 80 ($22) | $14 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 26 ($7) | $5.63 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 ($11) | $5.30 | + 116% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,998 ($544) | $372 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.61 ($0.17) | $0.17 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 231 ($63) | $57 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 ($5.01) | $9 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 743 prices entered by 174 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
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