- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 83% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (R$ 55) | R$ 29 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (R$ 27) | R$ 26 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (R$ 7) | R$ 3.23 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.61 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (R$ 27) | R$ 14 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.60 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.07 (R$ 5.14) | R$ 3.27 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.58 | + 220% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 99 (R$ 100) | R$ 40 | + 151% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.53 (R$ 4.59) | R$ 3.22 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 160% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,188 (R$ 8,295) | R$ 3,119 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,184 (R$ 6,266) | R$ 1,939 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 755 (R$ 765) | R$ 623 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,216 (R$ 6,297) | R$ 2,110 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,228 (R$ 4,283) | R$ 1,326 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 529 (R$ 535) | R$ 408 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 (R$ 306) | R$ 85 | + 261% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,453 (R$ 1,472) | R$ 1,743 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (R$ 435) | R$ 430 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (R$ 38) | R$ 21 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (R$ 39) | R$ 17 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 249 (R$ 252) | R$ 202 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (R$ 216) | R$ 184 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 390 (R$ 395) | R$ 328 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 459 (R$ 465) | R$ 255 | + 82% | |
| 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 79,039 (R$ 80,075) | R$ 86,370 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.26 (R$ 2.29) | R$ 4.24 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 254 (R$ 257) | R$ 201 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 65 (R$ 66) | R$ 45 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 288 (R$ 292) | R$ 234 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (R$ 28) | R$ 18 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.03 | + 224% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (R$ 59) | R$ 38 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (R$ 196) | R$ 97 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (R$ 78) | R$ 50 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 285 (R$ 289) | R$ 174 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 357 (R$ 362) | R$ 173 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 66 (R$ 67) | R$ 24 | + 182% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 150% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (R$ 43) | R$ 11 | + 296% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,162 (R$ 2,191) | R$ 2,742 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.81 (R$ 0.82) | R$ 1.13 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 459 (R$ 465) | R$ 121 | + 284% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 31,060 prices entered by 3,655 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 72% more expensive than in Brazil
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