- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (106元) | 53元 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (52元) | 33元 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (40元) | 15元 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (13元) | 16元 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (25元) | 16元 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (13元) | 8元 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (50元) | 63元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (18元) | 13元 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.04 (10元) | 7元 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (27元) | 5.65元 | + 371% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 106 (201元) | 114元 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (14元) | 8元 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (8元) | 12元 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 121% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,917 (15,016元) | 9,730元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,126 (11,618元) | 4,503元 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 760 (1,442元) | 430元 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,091 (11,554元) | 5,742元 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,279 (8,115元) | 3,505元 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 536 (1,017元) | 309元 | + 229% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (575元) | 88元 | + 553% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,488 (2,823元) | 2,265元 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 447 (848元) | 678元 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (72元) | 40元 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (73元) | 39元 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 260 (494元) | 554元 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (402元) | 280元 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 404 (766元) | 619元 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 469 (890元) | 672元 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 63% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,138 (148,206元) | 145,666元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.29 (4.34元) | 7元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 244 (462元) | 154元 | + 200% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (43元) | 26元 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (130元) | 32元 | + 307% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 281 (533元) | 425元 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (52元) | 30元 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (31元) | 37元 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (37元) | 38元 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (21元) | 10元 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (25元) | 14元 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (110元) | 59元 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 93% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 199 (377元) | 159元 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 78 (148元) | 86元 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 336 (637元) | 723元 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 360 (684元) | 375元 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (127元) | 60元 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (42元) | 34元 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (80元) | 34元 | + 136% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,132 (4,044元) | 3,309元 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.83 (1.58元) | 0.98元 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 461 (875元) | 300元 | + 191% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (40元) | 20元 | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.897
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,543 prices entered by 1,523 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 81% more expensive than in China
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