Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 120% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 120% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (R$ 65) | R$ 28 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (R$ 41) | R$ 27 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (R$ 26) | R$ 8 | + 241% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.95 | + 151% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.52 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (R$ 34) | R$ 18 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.28 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.58 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.01 | + 274% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (R$ 113) | R$ 39 | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.46 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 232% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 232% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,877 (R$ 11,306) | R$ 3,038 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,870 (R$ 8,425) | R$ 1,850 | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 670 (R$ 962) | R$ 497 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,821 (R$ 6,919) | R$ 2,160 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,310 (R$ 4,751) | R$ 1,326 | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 359 (R$ 515) | R$ 368 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 279 (R$ 400) | R$ 80 | + 398% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,007 (R$ 1,445) | R$ 1,702 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 399 (R$ 572) | R$ 479 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (R$ 55) | R$ 23 | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 30 (R$ 43) | R$ 17 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 233 (R$ 334) | R$ 202 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 186 (R$ 267) | R$ 187 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (R$ 490) | R$ 329 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 362 (R$ 519) | R$ 247 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,894 (R$ 123,283) | R$ 90,111 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.00 (R$ 2.87) | R$ 4.68 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 123 (R$ 177) | R$ 222 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 103% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (R$ 31) | R$ 17 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 45 (R$ 65) | R$ 41 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 232 (R$ 333) | R$ 214 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (R$ 41) | R$ 15 | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.87 | + 205% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 10 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.16 | + 232% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 68 (R$ 97) | R$ 45 | + 118% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 105% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 206 (R$ 296) | R$ 92 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (R$ 120) | R$ 53 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 657 (R$ 943) | R$ 208 | + 353% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 253 (R$ 362) | R$ 174 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (R$ 103) | R$ 25 | + 307% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (R$ 66) | R$ 10 | + 583% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,150 (R$ 3,086) | R$ 3,612 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.65 (R$ 0.93) | R$ 1.30 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (R$ 408) | R$ 116 | + 251% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 179% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 98% more expensive than in Brazil
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