Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (COL$46,334) | COL$33,372 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (COL$35,354) | COL$25,648 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (COL$16,369) | COL$10,670 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (COL$7,044) | COL$4,391 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (COL$16,643) | COL$9,449 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.00 (COL$5,549) | COL$4,063 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (COL$21,930) | COL$12,352 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (COL$8,791) | COL$8,282 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (COL$4,062) | COL$3,699 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (COL$11,143) | COL$3,693 | + 202% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (COL$70,683) | COL$46,333 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (COL$9,426) | COL$6,179 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (COL$4,956) | COL$3,298 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 269% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 269% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,818 (COL$10,888,164) | COL$3,073,440 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,908 (COL$7,661,023) | COL$1,572,970 | + 387% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (COL$981,969) | COL$297,864 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (COL$6,598,650) | COL$1,679,240 | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (COL$4,442,842) | COL$961,165 | + 362% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (COL$720,938) | COL$224,066 | + 222% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (COL$366,318) | COL$71,417 | + 413% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (COL$1,032,481) | COL$1,454,200 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (COL$393,597) | COL$439,535 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (COL$47,323) | COL$22,873 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (COL$40,724) | COL$23,155 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 45% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Colombia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (COL$215,092) | COL$186,888 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (COL$205,683) | COL$119,794 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 340 (COL$377,272) | COL$337,347 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (COL$377,079) | COL$253,763 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 7% cheaper than in Colombia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 95,977 (COL$106,437,001) | COL$71,943,000 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.08 (COL$3,419) | COL$4,063 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (COL$108,814) | COL$143,253 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 57% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (COL$14,913) | COL$16,886 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (COL$33,531) | COL$29,435 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (COL$301,568) | COL$116,122 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (COL$30,678) | COL$20,817 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (COL$18,875) | COL$14,173 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (COL$25,368) | COL$18,584 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (COL$14,108) | COL$8,054 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (COL$13,212) | COL$5,634 | + 134% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (COL$47,739) | COL$29,728 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 154% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Colombia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (COL$187,250) | COL$47,334 | + 296% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (COL$102,115) | COL$30,005 | + 240% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (COL$354,512) | COL$118,041 | + 200% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (COL$324,199) | COL$115,451 | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (COL$89,352) | COL$30,421 | + 194% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (COL$22,816) | COL$10,312 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (COL$43,913) | COL$4,543 | + 867% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (COL$2,160,488) | COL$2,615,310 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (COL$787) | COL$242 | + 226% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (COL$288,495) | COL$118,747 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (COL$21,601) | COL$9,485 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 91% more expensive than in Colombia
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