- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Switzerland
- Sharjah
- Zurich
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates compared to Zurich, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 54% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (CHF 12) | CHF 25 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 24 (CHF 6) | CHF 14 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (CHF 4.47) | CHF 12 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.97 (CHF 1.55) | CHF 1.80 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (CHF 3.20) | CHF 5.18 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.22 (CHF 1.36) | CHF 4.04 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (CHF 4.85) | CHF 12 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (CHF 1.99) | CHF 4.04 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.86 (CHF 1.00) | CHF 5.20 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (CHF 2.34) | CHF 1.76 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (CHF 13) | CHF 15 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 4.60 (CHF 1.20) | CHF 2.70 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 2.89 (CHF 0.75) | CHF 2.85 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 56% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 4,089 (CHF 1,063) | CHF 3,513 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,368 (CHF 875) | CHF 2,538 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 452 (CHF 118) | CHF 161 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 2,882 (CHF 749) | CHF 1,888 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 2,009 (CHF 522) | CHF 1,357 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 319 (CHF 83) | CHF 81 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 272 (CHF 71) | CHF 47 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,606 (CHF 417) | CHF 825 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 352 (CHF 92) | CHF 164 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (CHF 9) | CHF 32 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 32% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 185 (CHF 48) | CHF 131 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 198 (CHF 51) | CHF 56 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (CHF 80) | CHF 134 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 295 (CHF 77) | CHF 151 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 44% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,667 (CHF 19,930) | CHF 28,000 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.71 (CHF 0.44) | CHF 1.69 | - 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 210 (CHF 55) | CHF 81 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 28 (CHF 7) | CHF 38 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 62% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (CHF 7) | CHF 21 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (CHF 16) | CHF 30 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 127 (CHF 33) | CHF 143 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (CHF 7) | CHF 9 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (CHF 3.35) | CHF 6 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 16 (CHF 4.22) | CHF 7 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 8 (CHF 2.02) | CHF 3.05 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (CHF 2.44) | CHF 4.03 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (CHF 4.85) | CHF 45 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 38% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 88 (CHF 23) | CHF 71 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 72 (CHF 19) | CHF 37 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 151 (CHF 39) | CHF 198 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 309 (CHF 80) | CHF 100 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (CHF 19) | CHF 17 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (CHF 5.62) | CHF 4.84 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 27 (CHF 7) | CHF 6 | + 15% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dirham 1,149 (CHF 299) | CHF 176 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.60 (CHF 0.16) | CHF 0.43 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 304 (CHF 79) | CHF 108 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (CHF 2.59) | CHF 8 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,675 prices entered by 238 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) is 50% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 10,000
in Zurich
you would need to make just about CHF 4,990
(Dirham 19,196)
in Sharjah.
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