- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- China
- Sharjah
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 30% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (元82) | 元41 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 24 (元42) | 元25 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (元31) | 元27 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (元11) | 元13 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (元22) | 元16 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.22 (元9) | 元12 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (元33) | 元57 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (元14) | 元14 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.86 (元7) | 元8 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (元16) | 元4.53 | + 255% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (元86) | 元87 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 4.60 (元8) | 元9 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 2.89 (元5.18) | 元6 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 93% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 4,089 (元7,316) | 元4,043 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,368 (元6,026) | 元2,615 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 452 (元810) | 元525 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 2,882 (元5,158) | 元3,125 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 2,009 (元3,596) | 元1,649 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 319 (元570) | 元800 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 272 (元487) | 元140 | + 249% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,597 (元2,857) | 元2,488 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 352 (元630) | 元500 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (元60) | 元35 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (元61) | 元25 | + 147% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 34% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 207 (元370) | 元442 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 198 (元354) | 元195 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (元551) | 元600 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 295 (元528) | 元499 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 35% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,667 (元137,191) | 元182,922 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.71 (元3.05) | 元8 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 210 (元375) | 元117 | + 222% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 28 (元50) | 元31 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 4% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (元45) | 元150 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (元111) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 142 (元255) | 元80 | + 218% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (元51) | 元10 | + 410% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (元23) | 元33 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 16 (元29) | 元33 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (元14) | 元9 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (元17) | 元11 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (元36) | 元40 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 12% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 88 (元158) | 元124 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 73 (元130) | 元98 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 151 (元270) | 元50 | + 439% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 309 (元552) | 元467 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (元131) | 元45 | + 192% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (元39) | 元26 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 26 (元47) | 元15 | + 206% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Dirham 1,894 (元3,389) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.60 (元1.08) | 元3.50 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 293 (元525) | 元780 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (元18) | 元12 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 399 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 30% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,888
(Dirham 9,437)
in Sharjah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元13,000
in Zhuhai.
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