- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- China
- Sharjah
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 27% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (元80) | 元40 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (元48) | 元26 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 (元28) | 元27 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (元13) | 元13 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 10 (元18) | 元16 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.50 (元10) | 元12 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (元37) | 元57 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (元13) | 元14 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.79 (元7) | 元8 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (元16) | 元5.17 | + 205% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (元85) | 元95 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.61 (元10) | 元8 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.08 (元5.42) | 元6 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 111% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 4,270 (元7,495) | 元3,917 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,837 (元6,736) | 元2,500 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 565 (元991) | 元533 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 3,275 (元5,750) | 元2,800 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 2,192 (元3,848) | 元1,450 | + 165% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 370 (元649) | 元800 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 251 (元441) | 元136 | + 224% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,480 (元2,598) | 元2,488 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 (元590) | 元500 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (元66) | 元35 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (元54) | 元22 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 35% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 179 (元314) | 元442 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 210 (元369) | 元195 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 282 (元495) | 元600 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 280 (元491) | 元499 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 17% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,810 (元134,829) | 元182,922 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (元3.19) | 元8 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 156 (元275) | 元110 | + 151% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 42 (元74) | 元31 | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 7% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (元40) | 元150 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 58 (元102) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 142 (元250) | 元80 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 29 (元52) | 元10 | + 416% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (元23) | 元33 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 15 (元27) | 元33 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (元14) | 元9 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8 (元14) | 元11 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (元35) | 元40 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 15% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 92 (元162) | 元124 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 71 (元125) | 元96 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 158 (元277) | 元50 | + 454% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 308 (元540) | 元543 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (元129) | 元46 | + 179% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (元38) | 元31 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 25 (元43) | 元13 | + 231% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,913 (元3,358) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.62 (元1.09) | 元3.50 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (元489) | 元780 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (元17) | 元12 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 287 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.755
CNY
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Cost of living in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 26% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元15,139
(Dirham 8,624)
in Sharjah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhuhai.
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