- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 64% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 59 (108元) | 51元 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (51元) | 34元 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (39元) | 15元 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (12元) | 15元 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (24元) | 16元 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (13元) | 8元 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (50元) | 58元 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (18元) | 13元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.90 (9元) | 7元 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (27元) | 5.63元 | + 383% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 111 (205元) | 114元 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (13元) | 8元 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.58 (8元) | 12元 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 122% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,102 (14,913元) | 9,408元 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,041 (11,120元) | 4,307元 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 731 (1,345元) | 439元 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,095 (11,218元) | 5,706元 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,475 (8,236元) | 3,520元 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 517 (951元) | 311元 | + 206% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (564元) | 86元 | + 552% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,466 (2,698元) | 2,153元 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (789元) | 681元 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (73元) | 37元 | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (72元) | 38元 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 271 (499元) | 553元 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 225 (413元) | 260元 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 437 (804元) | 624元 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 514 (945元) | 694元 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,503 (140,815元) | 143,509元 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.32 (4.26元) | 7元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 236 (434元) | 156元 | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 26 (48元) | 26元 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 72 (132元) | 30元 | + 333% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 294 (542元) | 493元 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (52元) | 29元 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (30元) | 36元 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (38元) | 36元 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (20元) | 9元 | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (24元) | 14元 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 65 (120元) | 59元 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 88% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (364元) | 148元 | + 146% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (149元) | 86元 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 414 (762元) | 752元 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (649元) | 367元 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (124元) | 59元 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (42元) | 34元 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (78元) | 33元 | + 131% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,980 (3,645元) | 3,239元 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.92 (1.69元) | 0.99元 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 464 (853元) | 309元 | + 176% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (39元) | 20元 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,999 prices entered by 1,402 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 80% more expensive than in China
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