- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (R$ 51) | R$ 29 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (R$ 24) | R$ 25 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (R$ 6) | R$ 3.23 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.64 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.67 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.23 (R$ 4.81) | R$ 3.58 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.47 | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (R$ 75) | R$ 40 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 6 (R$ 5.77) | R$ 6 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.14 (R$ 3.82) | R$ 3.18 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 139% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,311 (R$ 7,652) | R$ 3,211 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,494 (R$ 5,978) | R$ 2,017 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 726 (R$ 668) | R$ 574 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,465 (R$ 5,952) | R$ 2,092 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,240 (R$ 3,903) | R$ 1,319 | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 446 (R$ 410) | R$ 430 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 312 (R$ 288) | R$ 82 | + 252% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,494 (R$ 1,376) | R$ 1,767 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 397 (R$ 366) | R$ 437 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (R$ 35) | R$ 22 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (R$ 37) | R$ 16 | + 125% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 285 (R$ 262) | R$ 208 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 224 (R$ 206) | R$ 184 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 369 (R$ 340) | R$ 331 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 457 (R$ 421) | R$ 251 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,810 (R$ 72,556) | R$ 84,734 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.97 (R$ 1.81) | R$ 3.91 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 241 (R$ 222) | R$ 196 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 86 (R$ 79) | R$ 42 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 274 (R$ 252) | R$ 228 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 25 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (R$ 17) | R$ 14 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.87 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.20 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (R$ 55) | R$ 37 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (R$ 181) | R$ 99 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 76 (R$ 70) | R$ 50 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 341 (R$ 314) | R$ 207 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 408 (R$ 376) | R$ 178 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (R$ 67) | R$ 24 | + 178% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 114% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (R$ 41) | R$ 11 | + 278% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,017 (R$ 1,857) | R$ 2,884 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.34 (R$ 1.24) | R$ 1.28 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 453 (R$ 417) | R$ 135 | + 209% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 17 (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.921
BRL
/
AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 35,343 prices entered by 4,392 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 57% more expensive than in Brazil
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is about the same as in Brazil
- Cost of living in Anguilla is about the same as in Brazil
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 100% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Andorra is 24% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Brazil
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 7% cheaper than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Angola is 86% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Argentina is 11% cheaper than in Brazil