Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 81% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (R$ 75) | R$ 36 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 33 (R$ 52) | R$ 35 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.20 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.96 (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 30 (R$ 46) | R$ 24 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.01 (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (R$ 17) | R$ 6 | + 176% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 65 (R$ 100) | R$ 48 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.96 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.45 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 214% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 214% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,258 (R$ 12,746) | R$ 3,849 | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,444 (R$ 9,945) | R$ 2,537 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 765 (R$ 1,180) | R$ 709 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,148 (R$ 11,032) | R$ 2,854 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,290 (R$ 6,621) | R$ 1,824 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 529 (R$ 816) | R$ 538 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 234 (R$ 360) | R$ 97 | + 272% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 810 (R$ 1,250) | R$ 1,855 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 323 (R$ 499) | R$ 640 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (R$ 61) | R$ 30 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 48 (R$ 73) | R$ 22 | + 238% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (R$ 313) | R$ 258 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (R$ 317) | R$ 264 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (R$ 718) | R$ 411 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (R$ 914) | R$ 321 | + 185% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 116,523 (R$ 179,840) | R$ 118,606 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.03 (R$ 4.67) | R$ 5.83 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 187 (R$ 289) | R$ 241 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 107% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (R$ 34) | R$ 22 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (R$ 114) | R$ 47 | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (R$ 549) | R$ 275 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (R$ 40) | R$ 22 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (R$ 34) | R$ 18 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (R$ 29) | R$ 5.63 | + 408% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (R$ 78) | R$ 56 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (R$ 285) | R$ 111 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 90 (R$ 140) | R$ 59 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (R$ 701) | R$ 222 | + 216% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 371 (R$ 573) | R$ 228 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 83 (R$ 128) | R$ 32 | + 299% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (R$ 38) | R$ 15 | + 150% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (R$ 59) | R$ 11 | + 425% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (R$ 3,316) | R$ 3,485 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (R$ 1.12) | R$ 1.22 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (R$ 429) | R$ 137 | + 212% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 136% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,505 prices entered by 1,905 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 89% more expensive than in Brazil
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