Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Chile
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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (CH$13,609) | CH$16,745 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (CH$9,453) | CH$7,224 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (CH$5,290) | CH$2,716 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (CH$1,757) | CH$1,146 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (CH$3,219) | CH$3,545 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.45 (CH$1,495) | CH$1,562 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (CH$7,218) | CH$5,540 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (CH$2,397) | CH$1,652 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.45 (CH$1,219) | CH$1,465 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (CH$2,728) | CH$1,156 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (CH$16,053) | CH$6,106 | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (CH$2,263) | CH$2,169 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.14 (CH$1,410) | CH$715 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 179% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,872 (CH$2,432,082) | CH$982,457 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,605 (CH$1,810,584) | CH$617,250 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 842 (CH$230,818) | CH$86,302 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,429 (CH$2,036,563) | CH$580,749 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,874 (CH$1,336,214) | CH$401,464 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 596 (CH$163,250) | CH$51,673 | + 216% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 262 (CH$71,752) | CH$16,582 | + 333% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 832 (CH$228,040) | CH$256,136 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 321 (CH$88,044) | CH$87,023 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (CH$10,120) | CH$10,231 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (CH$9,070) | CH$10,361 | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 65% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 166 (CH$45,371) | CH$49,349 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 234 (CH$64,138) | CH$30,577 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 398 (CH$108,996) | CH$74,337 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (CH$130,102) | CH$76,916 | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,640 (CH$24,299,109) | CH$17,889,200 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (CH$802) | CH$1,304 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 207 (CH$56,693) | CH$38,075 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 95% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (CH$5,991) | CH$3,177 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 125 (CH$34,284) | CH$11,695 | + 193% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 547 (CH$150,017) | CH$42,228 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (CH$7,551) | CH$7,271 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (CH$5,140) | CH$4,262 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (CH$5,880) | CH$4,298 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (CH$3,069) | CH$2,104 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (CH$4,032) | CH$2,486 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 47 (CH$12,977) | CH$16,834 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 72% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (CH$53,151) | CH$30,426 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (CH$22,056) | CH$11,927 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 914 (CH$250,590) | CH$27,948 | + 797% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (CH$96,387) | CH$53,432 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (CH$21,284) | CH$8,503 | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (CH$7,391) | CH$4,165 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (CH$11,141) | CH$3,534 | + 215% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,688 (CH$462,742) | CH$583,432 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (CH$193) | CH$105 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 247 (CH$67,664) | CH$54,301 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (CH$4,851) | CH$4,847 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,073 prices entered by 422 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 76% more expensive than in Chile
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