- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Switzerland
- Sharjah
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 52% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 (CHF 4.26) | CHF 12 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (CHF 1.95) | CHF 1.71 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 10 (CHF 2.71) | CHF 5.18 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.50 (CHF 1.48) | CHF 4.04 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (CHF 5.66) | CHF 12 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 4.04 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.79 (CHF 1.02) | CHF 5.20 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (CHF 2.42) | CHF 1.76 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.61 (CHF 1.51) | CHF 2.53 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.08 (CHF 0.83) | CHF 2.85 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 50% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 4,270 (CHF 1,148) | CHF 3,513 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,837 (CHF 1,031) | CHF 2,538 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 643 (CHF 173) | CHF 161 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 3,275 (CHF 880) | CHF 1,888 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 2,192 (CHF 589) | CHF 1,357 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 370 (CHF 99) | CHF 81 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 251 (CHF 67) | CHF 47 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,480 (CHF 398) | CHF 502 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 (CHF 90) | CHF 177 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (CHF 10) | CHF 21 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 31 (CHF 8) | CHF 31 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 27% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 179 (CHF 48) | CHF 131 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 210 (CHF 57) | CHF 56 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 282 (CHF 76) | CHF 134 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 280 (CHF 75) | CHF 151 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,020 (CHF 21,239) | CHF 28,000 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (CHF 0.49) | CHF 1.69 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 208 (CHF 56) | CHF 81 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 42 (CHF 11) | CHF 39 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 57% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 58 (CHF 16) | CHF 32 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 142 (CHF 38) | CHF 136 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 29 (CHF 8) | CHF 7 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (CHF 3.53) | CHF 6 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 15 (CHF 4.12) | CHF 6 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (CHF 2.09) | CHF 3.04 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 8 (CHF 2.18) | CHF 4.05 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (CHF 5.37) | CHF 47 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 40% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 92 (CHF 25) | CHF 73 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 71 (CHF 19) | CHF 37 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 158 (CHF 42) | CHF 183 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 308 (CHF 83) | CHF 100 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (CHF 20) | CHF 17 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (CHF 5.81) | CHF 4.84 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 22 (CHF 6) | CHF 6 | - 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,913 (CHF 514) | CHF 528 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.62 (CHF 0.17) | CHF 0.43 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (CHF 75) | CHF 108 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (CHF 2.67) | CHF 8 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
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