- 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% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (€14) | €15 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (€7) | €8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (€5.03) | €4.68 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.63) | €1.01 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.08) | €4.16 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.60) | €1.94 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€6) | €6 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (€2.32) | €2.20 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.08 (€1.22) | €1.31 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (€3.48) | €1.39 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 112 (€27) | €8 | + 220% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.74) | €2.28 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (€1.08) | €1.33 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 68% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,917 (€1,902) | €1,126 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,079 (€1,460) | €857 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 735 (€177) | €127 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,106 (€1,467) | €785 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,432 (€1,065) | €591 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 527 (€126) | €112 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 (€73) | €35 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,504 (€361) | €429 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 470 (€113) | €99 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (€9) | €7 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (€9) | €10 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 13% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (€65) | €87 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (€51) | €36 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 412 (€99) | €90 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (€114) | €114 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 1% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,944 (€18,961) | €21,147 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.30 (€0.55) | €1.44 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 251 (€60) | €48 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (€5.86) | €9 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (€16) | €7 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (€68) | €26 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (€7) | €3.61 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€4.00) | €3.50 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€4.75) | €3.00 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.66) | €1.37 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.12) | €2.91 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (€15) | €20 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Belgium | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (€47) | €43 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (€19) | €21 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 344 (€83) | €48 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 361 (€87) | €60 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (€16) | €9 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (€5.33) | €3.25 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (€10) | €3.67 | + 180% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,057 (€494) | €433 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.89 (€0.21) | €0.18 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 463 (€111) | €32 | + 251% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.08) | €7 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 30% more expensive than in Belgium
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