Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 39% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (CH$11,406) | CH$11,547 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (CH$7,588) | CH$5,779 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (CH$3,584) | CH$2,337 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (CH$1,689) | CH$912 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (CH$3,358) | CH$2,313 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.14 (CH$1,276) | CH$1,349 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (CH$5,242) | CH$4,430 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (CH$1,925) | CH$1,445 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (CH$1,000) | CH$927 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (CH$3,119) | CH$1,123 | + 178% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 54 (CH$13,285) | CH$5,692 | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (CH$1,919) | CH$1,748 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.50 (CH$1,116) | CH$599 | + 86% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 199% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,999 (CH$2,232,508) | CH$819,553 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,219 (CH$1,542,654) | CH$515,132 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 615 (CH$152,661) | CH$64,115 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,502 (CH$1,365,001) | CH$490,417 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,838 (CH$952,048) | CH$329,756 | + 189% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 468 (CH$116,036) | CH$43,262 | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 346 (CH$85,778) | CH$17,813 | + 382% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,326 (CH$328,926) | CH$264,088 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (CH$97,749) | CH$75,201 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (CH$9,783) | CH$8,544 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 43 (CH$10,715) | CH$5,684 | + 89% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 63% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (CH$58,972) | CH$41,621 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 209 (CH$51,929) | CH$27,528 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 332 (CH$82,267) | CH$56,101 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 318 (CH$78,974) | CH$63,353 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 60% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,593 (CH$23,466,119) | CH$14,813,100 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.14 (CH$780) | CH$1,072 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 302 (CH$75,022) | CH$39,692 | + 89% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 74% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 27 (CH$6,595) | CH$3,117 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 46 (CH$11,399) | CH$6,294 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 310 (CH$76,964) | CH$37,964 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (CH$5,059) | CH$4,838 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 22 (CH$5,550) | CH$3,384 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (CH$4,784) | CH$3,532 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 16 (CH$3,925) | CH$1,936 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (CH$3,328) | CH$1,862 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (CH$10,658) | CH$12,000 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 78% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 201 (CH$49,852) | CH$22,616 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 95 (CH$23,443) | CH$9,628 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 455 (CH$112,874) | CH$25,604 | + 341% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 273 (CH$67,738) | CH$39,309 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 99 (CH$24,553) | CH$7,287 | + 237% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (CH$4,789) | CH$3,345 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (CH$11,246) | CH$2,778 | + 305% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,105 (CH$522,111) | CH$505,019 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.48 (CH$120) | CH$121 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 300 (CH$74,512) | CH$39,425 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (CH$4,418) | CH$4,305 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 96% more expensive than in Chile
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