Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 112% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (COL$43,819) | COL$22,128 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (COL$27,104) | COL$17,248 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (COL$17,852) | COL$7,253 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (COL$6,878) | COL$2,728 | + 152% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (COL$14,072) | COL$5,463 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (COL$6,530) | COL$2,777 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (COL$21,762) | COL$7,898 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (COL$8,247) | COL$5,432 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.55 (COL$4,327) | COL$2,136 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (COL$12,165) | COL$2,958 | + 311% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 75 (COL$70,853) | COL$40,384 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (COL$7,308) | COL$4,257 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.52 (COL$4,301) | COL$2,180 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 211% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 211% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,706 (COL$7,325,030) | COL$2,566,650 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,759 (COL$5,474,247) | COL$1,214,910 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 661 (COL$628,808) | COL$225,321 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,915 (COL$4,672,160) | COL$1,509,970 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,499 (COL$3,326,623) | COL$824,572 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 336 (COL$319,505) | COL$152,874 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 280 (COL$266,356) | COL$71,328 | + 273% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 956 (COL$908,572) | COL$1,197,170 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 392 (COL$372,498) | COL$334,203 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (COL$36,023) | COL$18,859 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (COL$30,835) | COL$10,081 | + 206% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 68% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 233 (COL$221,299) | COL$163,135 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (COL$201,335) | COL$103,237 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 337 (COL$320,623) | COL$244,171 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 336 (COL$319,579) | COL$208,360 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 84,651 (COL$80,470,746) | COL$60,506,900 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.12 (COL$2,017) | COL$2,405 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 122 (COL$116,157) | COL$128,727 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 90% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (COL$17,445) | COL$15,851 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (COL$47,540) | COL$13,840 | + 243% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (COL$247,058) | COL$81,375 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (COL$28,987) | COL$18,127 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (COL$16,163) | COL$12,099 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (COL$17,542) | COL$15,276 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (COL$11,245) | COL$6,265 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (COL$11,879) | COL$4,653 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (COL$71,702) | COL$20,126 | + 256% | |
| Entertainment | + 183% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 183% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 181 (COL$172,033) | COL$33,524 | + 413% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (COL$75,513) | COL$23,684 | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (COL$565,250) | COL$90,084 | + 527% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 273 (COL$259,519) | COL$96,450 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (COL$69,526) | COL$21,926 | + 217% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (COL$20,129) | COL$7,503 | + 168% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (COL$43,472) | COL$3,511 | + 1138% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,187 (COL$2,079,027) | COL$1,794,660 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (COL$605) | COL$217 | + 178% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 307 (COL$291,760) | COL$120,680 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (COL$19,419) | COL$8,351 | + 133% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 111% more expensive than in Colombia
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