Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Austria
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 26% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (€13) | €16 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (€9) | €12 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.97) | €5.37 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.65) | €1.39 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (€3.02) | €5.80 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.43 (€1.40) | €4.57 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€7) | €8 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.25) | €2.43 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.34 (€1.12) | €2.86 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (€2.56) | €1.27 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (€15) | €12 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.12) | €3.48 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.14 (€1.32) | €2.42 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 52% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Austria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 10,115 (€2,603) | €1,555 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,956 (€1,790) | €1,154 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 790 (€203) | €246 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,790 (€1,747) | €998 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,832 (€1,243) | €721 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 617 (€159) | €111 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 230 (€59) | €24 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 929 (€239) | €482 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 321 (€83) | €114 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€9) | €14 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (€9) | €19 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 22% cheaper than in Austria | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Austria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 166 (€43) | €97 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 189 (€49) | €46 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 417 (€107) | €122 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (€122) | €212 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Austria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,640 (€22,811) | €26,470 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.94 (€0.76) | €1.55 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 207 (€53) | €42 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Austria | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Austria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€5.62) | €14 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 125 (€32) | €13 | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 547 (€141) | €152 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €5.00 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.83) | €4.03 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (€5.52) | €6 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.88) | €2.01 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (€3.79) | €3.33 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 47 (€12) | €35 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 21% more expensive than in Austria | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Austria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (€50) | €47 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (€21) | €22 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 914 (€235) | €270 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (€90) | €63 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (€20) | €12 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (€7) | €4.99 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (€10) | €5.33 | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,688 (€434) | €689 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (€0.18) | €0.10 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 247 (€64) | €46 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (€4.62) | €6 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Austria
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