Cost of living in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 97% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan)
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| Food | + 116% | |||
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| Food in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 116% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (1,337 Ngultrum) | 467 Ngultrum | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (618 Ngultrum) | 327 Ngultrum | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 13 (280 Ngultrum) | 160 Ngultrum | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.53 (122 Ngultrum) | 72 Ngultrum | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 9 (205 Ngultrum) | 141 Ngultrum | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.63 (125 Ngultrum) | 59 Ngultrum | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (489 Ngultrum) | 208 Ngultrum | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (192 Ngultrum) | 138 Ngultrum | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.73 (105 Ngultrum) | 35 Ngultrum | + 204% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (224 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | + 240% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (1,371 Ngultrum) | 864 Ngultrum | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 5.65 (125 Ngultrum) | 85 Ngultrum | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.92 (87 Ngultrum) | 29 Ngultrum | + 198% | |
| Housing | + 213% | |||
| Housing in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 213% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 5,436 (120,479 Ngultrum) | 37,718 Ngultrum | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,338 (118,307 Ngultrum) | 21,622 Ngultrum | + 447% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 556 (12,314 Ngultrum) | 6,463 Ngultrum | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,911 (108,836 Ngultrum) | 32,064 Ngultrum | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,245 (71,925 Ngultrum) | 18,456 Ngultrum | + 290% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 356 (7,893 Ngultrum) | 4,439 Ngultrum | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 284 (6,305 Ngultrum) | 1,832 Ngultrum | + 244% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,423 (31,545 Ngultrum) | 40,290 Ngultrum | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 471 (10,445 Ngultrum) | 9,656 Ngultrum | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 32 (716 Ngultrum) | 336 Ngultrum | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (695 Ngultrum) | 324 Ngultrum | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 88% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 195 (4,323 Ngultrum) | 2,182 Ngultrum | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (4,341 Ngultrum) | 2,110 Ngultrum | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 279 (6,181 Ngultrum) | 5,165 Ngultrum | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 298 (6,608 Ngultrum) | 3,416 Ngultrum | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is about the same as in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,817 (1,768,965 Ngultrum) | 1,531,360 Ngultrum | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.91 (42 Ngultrum) | 66 Ngultrum | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 103 (2,281 Ngultrum) | 2,293 Ngultrum | - 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 103% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (436 Ngultrum) | 118 Ngultrum | + 269% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 53 (1,178 Ngultrum) | 500 Ngultrum | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 234 (5,192 Ngultrum) | 3,000 Ngultrum | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (546 Ngultrum) | 261 Ngultrum | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (387 Ngultrum) | 198 Ngultrum | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (418 Ngultrum) | 285 Ngultrum | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (200 Ngultrum) | 102 Ngultrum | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8 (176 Ngultrum) | 53 Ngultrum | + 231% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 37 (830 Ngultrum) | 350 Ngultrum | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) is 84% more expensive than in Thimphu (Bhutan) | ||||
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| Al Ain | Thimphu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 (3,963 Ngultrum) | 1,615 Ngultrum | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (1,781 Ngultrum) | 480 Ngultrum | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 420 (9,305 Ngultrum) | 1,699 Ngultrum | + 448% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 214 (4,748 Ngultrum) | 2,326 Ngultrum | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 36 (790 Ngultrum) | 688 Ngultrum | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (466 Ngultrum) | 167 Ngultrum | + 179% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (545 Ngultrum) | 103 Ngultrum | + 431% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,872 (41,482 Ngultrum) | 57,943 Ngultrum | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.32 (7 Ngultrum) | 2.70 Ngultrum | + 165% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (6,308 Ngultrum) | 2,763 Ngultrum | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 11 (247 Ngultrum) | 331 Ngultrum | - 25% | |
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TOTAL | + 97% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2022.
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