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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 106% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 61 (R$ 65) | R$ 28 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.37 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.90 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (R$ 30) | R$ 15 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.77 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.79 (R$ 5.13) | R$ 3.31 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 18 (R$ 20) | R$ 4.62 | + 322% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 111 (R$ 119) | R$ 39 | + 203% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.58 (R$ 4.90) | R$ 3.13 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 168% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,964 (R$ 8,534) | R$ 3,055 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,889 (R$ 6,310) | R$ 1,895 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 716 (R$ 767) | R$ 670 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,991 (R$ 6,420) | R$ 2,127 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,292 (R$ 4,599) | R$ 1,297 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 518 (R$ 555) | R$ 403 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (R$ 328) | R$ 80 | + 312% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,458 (R$ 1,563) | R$ 1,730 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 495 (R$ 530) | R$ 419 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (R$ 39) | R$ 19 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (R$ 38) | R$ 17 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 275 (R$ 294) | R$ 204 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 222 (R$ 238) | R$ 181 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (R$ 459) | R$ 334 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 488 (R$ 523) | R$ 253 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,165 (R$ 91,259) | R$ 86,536 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.28 (R$ 2.45) | R$ 4.39 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 228 (R$ 245) | R$ 203 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (R$ 25) | R$ 18 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 68 (R$ 73) | R$ 53 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (R$ 305) | R$ 233 | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.90 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.02 | + 239% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 61 (R$ 65) | R$ 38 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 87% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (R$ 207) | R$ 97 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (R$ 89) | R$ 49 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 491 (R$ 526) | R$ 177 | + 197% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 342 (R$ 366) | R$ 179 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (R$ 72) | R$ 23 | + 209% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (R$ 24) | R$ 9 | + 180% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (R$ 44) | R$ 11 | + 308% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,032 (R$ 2,178) | R$ 2,609 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.07 (R$ 1.14) | R$ 1.22 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 428 (R$ 459) | R$ 111 | + 311% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 24,430 prices entered by 2,820 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 81% more expensive than in Brazil
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