- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Switzerland
- Sharjah
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 55% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 44 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 24 (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (CHF 3.91) | CHF 12 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (CHF 1.62) | CHF 1.77 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (CHF 3.14) | CHF 5.18 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.96 (CHF 1.31) | CHF 4.04 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (CHF 4.94) | CHF 12 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 4.04 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.94 (CHF 1.04) | CHF 5.20 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (CHF 2.61) | CHF 1.76 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 29 (CHF 8) | CHF 15 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 4.60 (CHF 1.22) | CHF 2.71 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.27 (CHF 0.87) | CHF 2.85 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 52% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,044 (CHF 1,335) | CHF 3,513 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,368 (CHF 891) | CHF 2,538 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 452 (CHF 120) | CHF 161 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 2,882 (CHF 763) | CHF 1,888 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 2,009 (CHF 532) | CHF 1,357 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 319 (CHF 84) | CHF 81 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 272 (CHF 72) | CHF 47 | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,606 (CHF 425) | CHF 792 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 352 (CHF 93) | CHF 163 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (CHF 9) | CHF 31 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 28% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 184 (CHF 49) | CHF 131 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 198 (CHF 52) | CHF 56 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (CHF 81) | CHF 134 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 295 (CHF 78) | CHF 151 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 35% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,980 (CHF 20,375) | CHF 28,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.71 (CHF 0.45) | CHF 1.69 | - 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 254 (CHF 67) | CHF 81 | - 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 28 (CHF 7) | CHF 38 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 60% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (CHF 7) | CHF 20 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (CHF 16) | CHF 32 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 127 (CHF 34) | CHF 150 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (CHF 8) | CHF 8 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (CHF 3.41) | CHF 5.00 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 16 (CHF 4.29) | CHF 5.08 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (CHF 2.05) | CHF 3.00 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (CHF 2.48) | CHF 3.73 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (CHF 4.94) | CHF 52 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 34% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 88 (CHF 23) | CHF 68 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 72 (CHF 19) | CHF 37 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 151 (CHF 40) | CHF 209 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 309 (CHF 82) | CHF 100 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (CHF 19) | CHF 16 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (CHF 5.73) | CHF 4.84 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 27 (CHF 7) | CHF 6 | + 17% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dirham 1,149 (CHF 304) | CHF 182 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.60 (CHF 0.16) | CHF 0.43 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 304 (CHF 80) | CHF 108 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (CHF 2.64) | CHF 8 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 47% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 15,625
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 8,319
(Dirham 31,431)
in Sharjah.
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