Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 49% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (CH$8,923) | CH$8,659 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (CH$5,666) | CH$4,700 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (CH$3,937) | CH$1,773 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (CH$1,364) | CH$834 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (CH$2,853) | CH$2,185 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (CH$1,358) | CH$1,131 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (CH$4,615) | CH$3,843 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (CH$1,740) | CH$1,238 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (CH$912) | CH$734 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (CH$2,646) | CH$843 | + 214% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (CH$16,029) | CH$4,698 | + 241% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (CH$1,547) | CH$1,531 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (CH$927) | CH$437 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 124% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,687 (CH$1,514,861) | CH$715,412 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,728 (CH$1,128,898) | CH$456,678 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (CH$135,235) | CH$58,028 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (CH$954,691) | CH$445,048 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (CH$672,959) | CH$302,524 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (CH$71,895) | CH$43,091 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (CH$54,534) | CH$16,474 | + 231% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (CH$187,263) | CH$226,996 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (CH$73,975) | CH$62,347 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (CH$7,340) | CH$7,261 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (CH$6,419) | CH$4,521 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 63% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (CH$44,427) | CH$37,272 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (CH$40,716) | CH$20,587 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (CH$66,689) | CH$45,954 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (CH$68,083) | CH$54,721 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (CH$16,858,439) | CH$13,396,700 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (CH$407) | CH$808 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (CH$25,074) | CH$38,985 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 38% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (CH$3,616) | CH$3,093 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (CH$9,856) | CH$6,976 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (CH$51,218) | CH$31,813 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (CH$6,009) | CH$4,189 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (CH$3,351) | CH$2,878 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (CH$3,637) | CH$2,903 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (CH$2,331) | CH$1,620 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (CH$2,463) | CH$1,512 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (CH$14,865) | CH$10,476 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 69% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (CH$37,327) | CH$19,450 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (CH$16,540) | CH$8,852 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (CH$117,183) | CH$29,929 | + 292% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (CH$51,908) | CH$29,208 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (CH$14,493) | CH$5,618 | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (CH$4,225) | CH$2,843 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (CH$8,867) | CH$2,323 | + 282% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (CH$395,748) | CH$385,711 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (CH$125) | CH$101 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (CH$58,497) | CH$39,919 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (CH$3,879) | CH$4,022 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 50% more expensive than in Chile
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