- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- China
- Sharjah
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 37% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (86元) | 40元 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (51元) | 26元 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 (30元) | 27元 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (14元) | 13元 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 10 (19元) | 16元 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.50 (10元) | 12元 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (40元) | 57元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (14元) | 14元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.79 (7元) | 8元 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (17元) | 5.17元 | + 227% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (91元) | 95元 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.61 (11元) | 8元 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.08 (5.81元) | 6元 | - 7% | |
| Housing | + 130% | |||
| Housing in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 130% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 4,270 (8,035元) | 3,917元 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,837 (7,221元) | 2,500元 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 643 (1,209元) | 533元 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 3,275 (6,164元) | 2,800元 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 2,192 (4,125元) | 1,450元 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 370 (696元) | 800元 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 251 (472元) | 136元 | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,480 (2,786元) | 2,488元 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 (633元) | 500元 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (71元) | 35元 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (58元) | 22元 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 44% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 179 (337元) | 442元 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 210 (396元) | 195元 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 282 (531元) | 600元 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 280 (527元) | 499元 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 52% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,020 (148,700元) | 182,922元 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (3.42元) | 8元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 208 (391元) | 110元 | + 257% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 42 (80元) | 31元 | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 1% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (43元) | 150元 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 58 (110元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 142 (268元) | 80元 | + 235% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 29 (55元) | 10元 | + 453% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (25元) | 33元 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 15 (29元) | 33元 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (15元) | 9元 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8 (15元) | 11元 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (38元) | 40元 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 10% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 92 (173元) | 124元 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 71 (134元) | 96元 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 158 (297元) | 50元 | + 494% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 308 (579元) | 543元 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (138元) | 46元 | + 199% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (41元) | 31元 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 22 (42元) | 13元 | + 225% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,913 (3,600元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.62 (1.17元) | 3.50元 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (524元) | 780元 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (19元) | 12元 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 223 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 41% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 15,519元
(Dirham 8,247)
in Sharjah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhuhai.
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