Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 137% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (R$ 81) | R$ 28 | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (R$ 40) | R$ 25 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.39 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.54 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (R$ 38) | R$ 16 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.61 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.11 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.70 | + 291% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 78 (R$ 111) | R$ 38 | + 192% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.75 (R$ 5.34) | R$ 3.40 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 236% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,569 (R$ 10,770) | R$ 3,364 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,157 (R$ 7,339) | R$ 1,922 | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 739 (R$ 1,052) | R$ 481 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,006 (R$ 7,123) | R$ 1,977 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,455 (R$ 4,917) | R$ 1,289 | + 281% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 424 (R$ 604) | R$ 293 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 315 (R$ 448) | R$ 78 | + 473% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,153 (R$ 1,640) | R$ 1,525 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (R$ 438) | R$ 438 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (R$ 56) | R$ 24 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (R$ 49) | R$ 16 | + 196% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 198 (R$ 281) | R$ 217 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (R$ 303) | R$ 176 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 373 (R$ 531) | R$ 310 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 370 (R$ 527) | R$ 243 | + 117% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,594 (R$ 121,799) | R$ 87,541 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.21 (R$ 3.15) | R$ 4.32 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 244 (R$ 347) | R$ 208 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 113% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (R$ 29) | R$ 18 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 55 (R$ 78) | R$ 38 | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 308 (R$ 438) | R$ 241 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (R$ 30) | R$ 15 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.34 | + 221% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (R$ 19) | R$ 3.69 | + 411% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 69 (R$ 99) | R$ 40 | + 146% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 103% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 168 (R$ 239) | R$ 101 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (R$ 115) | R$ 51 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 485 (R$ 690) | R$ 234 | + 195% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 327 (R$ 465) | R$ 179 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (R$ 104) | R$ 24 | + 332% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (R$ 34) | R$ 10 | + 251% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 47 (R$ 67) | R$ 12 | + 466% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,608 (R$ 2,288) | R$ 3,010 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (R$ 1.01) | R$ 1.31 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 355 (R$ 505) | R$ 114 | + 343% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 189% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 120% more expensive than in Brazil
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