Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Chile
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 80% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (CH$12,187) | CH$8,082 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (CH$6,123) | CH$4,577 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (CH$3,811) | CH$1,874 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (CH$1,361) | CH$809 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (CH$3,313) | CH$1,966 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.83 (CH$1,283) | CH$1,027 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (CH$4,847) | CH$3,532 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (CH$1,843) | CH$976 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.12 (CH$908) | CH$775 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (CH$3,849) | CH$951 | + 305% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 86 (CH$19,008) | CH$4,424 | + 330% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (CH$1,669) | CH$1,467 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.02 (CH$887) | CH$459 | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 144% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,518 (CH$1,656,135) | CH$742,988 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,190 (CH$1,143,206) | CH$462,917 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 719 (CH$158,456) | CH$63,298 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,182 (CH$1,141,503) | CH$481,342 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,432 (CH$756,003) | CH$304,533 | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 459 (CH$101,202) | CH$41,886 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 313 (CH$68,844) | CH$17,720 | + 289% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,251 (CH$275,553) | CH$218,967 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 324 (CH$71,468) | CH$58,815 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (CH$8,307) | CH$7,635 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (CH$7,631) | CH$4,914 | + 55% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 76% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 215 (CH$47,447) | CH$36,091 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 195 (CH$43,039) | CH$21,834 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 372 (CH$81,907) | CH$44,088 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 367 (CH$80,946) | CH$55,001 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,560 (CH$19,508,635) | CH$12,001,900 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.20 (CH$486) | CH$855 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 241 (CH$53,168) | CH$40,066 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 39% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (CH$3,748) | CH$4,181 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (CH$13,734) | CH$8,216 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 253 (CH$55,814) | CH$30,771 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (CH$4,759) | CH$4,394 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (CH$3,307) | CH$2,739 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (CH$4,382) | CH$2,790 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (CH$2,115) | CH$1,629 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (CH$2,543) | CH$1,592 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (CH$11,872) | CH$10,247 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 102% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 102% more expensive than in Chile | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 167 (CH$36,682) | CH$20,102 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (CH$18,059) | CH$8,733 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 352 (CH$77,527) | CH$23,625 | + 228% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 317 (CH$69,927) | CH$32,990 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 70 (CH$15,400) | CH$5,138 | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (CH$5,174) | CH$2,868 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 44 (CH$9,683) | CH$2,204 | + 339% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,625 (CH$357,856) | CH$310,971 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (CH$156) | CH$90 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 356 (CH$78,402) | CH$33,494 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (CH$4,621) | CH$3,929 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 82% more expensive than in Chile
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