Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Chile
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 40 (CH$8,787) | CH$13,951 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (CH$6,627) | CH$6,816 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (CH$3,212) | CH$2,764 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (CH$1,406) | CH$1,044 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (CH$3,149) | CH$2,920 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.03 (CH$1,109) | CH$1,352 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 18 (CH$4,044) | CH$5,628 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (CH$1,744) | CH$1,459 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.80 (CH$839) | CH$1,051 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (CH$2,255) | CH$1,106 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (CH$13,128) | CH$6,874 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (CH$1,902) | CH$1,901 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (CH$986) | CH$665 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 144% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,626 (CH$2,123,198) | CH$926,529 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,145 (CH$1,575,870) | CH$554,036 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 (CH$166,247) | CH$69,279 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,821 (CH$1,284,028) | CH$589,901 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,054 (CH$894,260) | CH$390,024 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (CH$120,342) | CH$44,756 | + 169% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 348 (CH$76,841) | CH$15,918 | + 383% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,160 (CH$255,936) | CH$241,024 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 (CH$74,021) | CH$75,430 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 40 (CH$8,896) | CH$7,705 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (CH$8,292) | CH$7,818 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 32% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 191 (CH$42,064) | CH$43,921 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 193 (CH$42,584) | CH$27,062 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (CH$74,504) | CH$64,170 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 342 (CH$75,435) | CH$71,222 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 32% cheaper than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,493 (CH$19,960,047) | CH$14,548,600 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.78 (CH$834) | CH$1,276 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 89 (CH$19,618) | CH$41,945 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 25% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (CH$5,007) | CH$3,675 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (CH$8,265) | CH$8,436 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 (CH$62,520) | CH$38,400 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (CH$5,748) | CH$4,290 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (CH$3,565) | CH$3,724 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (CH$4,406) | CH$3,805 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (CH$2,713) | CH$1,709 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (CH$4,254) | CH$1,928 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (CH$11,102) | CH$14,717 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 45% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Chile | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 186 (CH$41,070) | CH$25,129 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (CH$20,359) | CH$9,611 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 332 (CH$73,198) | CH$22,888 | + 220% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 275 (CH$60,630) | CH$43,539 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (CH$16,680) | CH$8,723 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (CH$4,584) | CH$3,767 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (CH$9,033) | CH$2,986 | + 202% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,989 (CH$438,806) | CH$573,521 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.69 (CH$153) | CH$110 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 268 (CH$59,012) | CH$42,645 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (CH$4,399) | CH$4,665 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 32% more expensive than in Chile
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