Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (R$ 57) | R$ 36 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (R$ 44) | R$ 35 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.48 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (R$ 20) | R$ 13 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.00 (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (R$ 27) | R$ 25 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (R$ 5.02) | R$ 5.77 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.92 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (R$ 87) | R$ 44 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.98 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 211% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 211% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,818 (R$ 13,454) | R$ 3,753 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,908 (R$ 9,466) | R$ 2,491 | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (R$ 1,213) | R$ 604 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (R$ 8,153) | R$ 2,705 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (R$ 5,490) | R$ 1,667 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (R$ 891) | R$ 566 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (R$ 453) | R$ 91 | + 399% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (R$ 1,276) | R$ 1,966 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (R$ 486) | R$ 648 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (R$ 58) | R$ 30 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (R$ 50) | R$ 21 | + 137% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (R$ 266) | R$ 258 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (R$ 254) | R$ 254 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 340 (R$ 466) | R$ 409 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (R$ 466) | R$ 314 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 95,977 (R$ 131,515) | R$ 117,389 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.08 (R$ 4.22) | R$ 5.48 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (R$ 134) | R$ 235 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (R$ 18) | R$ 21 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (R$ 41) | R$ 46 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (R$ 373) | R$ 261 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (R$ 38) | R$ 23 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (R$ 31) | R$ 19 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (R$ 16) | R$ 5.38 | + 203% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (R$ 59) | R$ 55 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (R$ 231) | R$ 110 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (R$ 126) | R$ 64 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (R$ 438) | R$ 238 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (R$ 401) | R$ 206 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (R$ 110) | R$ 29 | + 279% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (R$ 28) | R$ 13 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (R$ 54) | R$ 11 | + 378% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (R$ 2,670) | R$ 4,322 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (R$ 0.97) | R$ 1.26 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (R$ 356) | R$ 131 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 18,236 prices entered by 2,036 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 54% more expensive than in Brazil
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