- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Belgium
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Belgium
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 4% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (€13) | €15 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (€4.79) | €5.22 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.59) | €1.03 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.07) | €3.99 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.56) | €2.01 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€6) | €6 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.22) | €2.45 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.07 (€1.19) | €1.40 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (€3.40) | €1.47 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 99 (€23) | €9 | + 166% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.70) | €2.30 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.53 (€1.06) | €1.50 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 67% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,188 (€1,923) | €1,109 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,184 (€1,453) | €852 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 755 (€177) | €140 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,216 (€1,460) | €790 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,228 (€993) | €589 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 529 (€124) | €98 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 (€71) | €34 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,453 (€341) | €438 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (€101) | €99 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €7 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (€9) | €10 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 249 (€59) | €95 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (€50) | €36 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 390 (€92) | €93 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 459 (€108) | €110 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 3% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,039 (€18,565) | €21,349 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.26 (€0.53) | €1.40 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 254 (€60) | €49 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 46% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.33) | €9 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 65 (€15) | €7 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 288 (€68) | €26 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €3.95 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (€3.87) | €3.48 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.45) | €2.89 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.57) | €1.47 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.03) | €2.82 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (€14) | €22 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 46% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (€46) | €43 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (€18) | €21 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 285 (€67) | €45 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 357 (€84) | €62 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 66 (€16) | €9 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (€5.14) | €3.19 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (€10) | €3.68 | + 170% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,162 (€508) | €436 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.81 (€0.19) | €0.18 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 459 (€108) | €30 | + 257% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€4.98) | €6 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,870 prices entered by 1,263 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 26% more expensive than in Belgium
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