Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 77% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 77% more expensive than in China | ||||
United Arab Emirates | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (102元) | 37元 | + 179% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (67元) | 39元 | + 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (34元) | 13元 | + 168% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (13元) | 14元 | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (28元) | 15元 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (10元) | 10元 | - 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (60元) | 55元 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (16元) | 15元 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (8元) | 7元 | + 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (21元) | 6元 | + 228% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (156元) | 87元 | + 80% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (16元) | 8元 | + 88% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (10元) | 11元 | - 8% | |
Housing | + 89% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 89% more expensive than in China | ||||
United Arab Emirates | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (18,477元) | 13,566元 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (11,647元) | 7,567元 | + 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (1,561元) | 499元 | + 213% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (12,180元) | 6,485元 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (8,154元) | 4,297元 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (1,113元) | 321元 | + 246% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (554元) | 94元 | + 489% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (1,641元) | 1,393元 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (661元) | 485元 | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (92元) | 40元 | + 129% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (70元) | 46元 | + 52% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
United Arab Emirates | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (465元) | 452元 | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (407元) | 258元 | + 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (686元) | 612元 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (718元) | 779元 | - 8% | |
Transportation | + 43% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
United Arab Emirates | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (229,566元) | 166,194元 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (5.71元) | 8元 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (445元) | 252元 | + 77% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
United Arab Emirates | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (26元) | 43元 | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (59元) | 40元 | + 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (557元) | 212元 | + 163% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (53元) | 46元 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (33元) | 49元 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (43元) | 41元 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (25元) | 12元 | + 114% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (25元) | 15元 | + 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (74元) | 94元 | - 21% | |
Entertainment | + 84% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 84% more expensive than in China | ||||
United Arab Emirates | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (380元) | 251元 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (180元) | 107元 | + 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (775元) | 895元 | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (741元) | 293元 | + 153% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (149元) | 77元 | + 94% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (43元) | 29元 | + 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (71元) | 16元 | + 335% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (3,810元) | 3,577元 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (1.53元) | 0.40元 | + 278% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (536元) | 356元 | + 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (35元) | 25元 | + 39% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,456 prices entered by 388 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 66% more expensive than in China
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