- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 96% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (R$ 60) | R$ 28 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (R$ 29) | R$ 26 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.27 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.81 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.65 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.08 (R$ 5.38) | R$ 3.28 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.55 | + 237% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 112 (R$ 119) | R$ 40 | + 194% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (R$ 4.77) | R$ 3.25 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 166% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,971 (R$ 8,440) | R$ 3,147 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,105 (R$ 6,465) | R$ 1,958 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 735 (R$ 778) | R$ 584 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,106 (R$ 6,465) | R$ 2,165 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,379 (R$ 4,637) | R$ 1,367 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 527 (R$ 557) | R$ 421 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 (R$ 320) | R$ 83 | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,496 (R$ 1,584) | R$ 1,727 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 460 (R$ 487) | R$ 425 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (R$ 41) | R$ 21 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (R$ 41) | R$ 17 | + 146% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (R$ 285) | R$ 206 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (R$ 225) | R$ 181 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 412 (R$ 436) | R$ 333 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (R$ 502) | R$ 256 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,944 (R$ 83,590) | R$ 87,275 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.30 (R$ 2.43) | R$ 4.33 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 251 (R$ 266) | R$ 203 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (R$ 73) | R$ 47 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (R$ 301) | R$ 235 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (R$ 29) | R$ 18 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.08 | + 238% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (R$ 66) | R$ 40 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 86% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (R$ 208) | R$ 95 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (R$ 83) | R$ 51 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 344 (R$ 365) | R$ 179 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 361 (R$ 383) | R$ 179 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (R$ 71) | R$ 23 | + 204% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 172% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (R$ 45) | R$ 11 | + 318% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,057 (R$ 2,178) | R$ 2,723 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.89 (R$ 0.94) | R$ 1.18 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 463 (R$ 490) | R$ 116 | + 323% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (R$ 22) | R$ 10 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 29,685 prices entered by 3,360 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 80% more expensive than in Brazil
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