Cost of living in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 9% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (€14) | €16 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 13 (€2.83) | €4.12 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.53 (€1.24) | €1.23 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (€2.07) | €4.06 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.63 (€1.26) | €1.54 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (€4.95) | €4.69 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€1.94) | €1.50 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.73 (€1.06) | €0.98 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (€2.26) | €1.30 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (€14) | €10 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.34 (€1.20) | €2.01 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.92 (€0.88) | €0.62 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 110% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 6,038 (€1,354) | €592 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,340 (€1,197) | €430 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 555 (€124) | €121 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (€1,101) | €424 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,245 (€728) | €315 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 356 (€80) | €82 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 284 (€64) | €20 | + 217% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (€319) | €379 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (€106) | €111 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (€7) | €9 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 12% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (€44) | €78 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (€44) | €22 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (€63) | €80 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (€67) | €89 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 32% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,846 (€17,901) | €20,726 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.91 (€0.43) | €1.58 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (€23) | €30 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 22% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (€4.40) | €3.14 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (€12) | €9 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (€53) | €31 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 37 (€8) | €3.64 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.07) | €4.30 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.11) | €3.74 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (€1.91) | €1.84 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (€2.04) | €2.07 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (€40) | €26 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (€18) | €15 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 420 (€94) | €45 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 214 (€48) | €45 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (€8) | €9 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.72) | €3.80 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (€5.52) | €3.87 | + 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,872 (€420) | €434 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (€0.07) | €0.36 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (€64) | €41 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 9 (€2.11) | €4.66 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 210 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 14% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,058 (Dirham 9,179) in Al Ain to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,800 in Thessaloniki.
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