- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Colombia
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 147% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (COL$49,095) | COL$12,187 | + 303% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (COL$23,694) | COL$15,791 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (COL$18,157) | COL$7,530 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (COL$5,887) | COL$2,461 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (COL$11,122) | COL$4,986 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (COL$5,778) | COL$2,883 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (COL$22,227) | COL$7,130 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (COL$8,379) | COL$5,174 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.08 (COL$4,409) | COL$2,198 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (COL$12,573) | COL$2,803 | + 348% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 112 (COL$97,320) | COL$36,809 | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (COL$6,271) | COL$3,603 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (COL$3,911) | COL$2,165 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 185% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 185% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,938 (COL$6,886,341) | COL$2,612,900 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,079 (COL$5,273,672) | COL$1,443,400 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 735 (COL$637,772) | COL$320,060 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,106 (COL$5,296,791) | COL$1,690,550 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,379 (COL$3,799,057) | COL$957,446 | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 527 (COL$456,742) | COL$247,103 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 (COL$262,099) | COL$75,774 | + 246% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,504 (COL$1,304,733) | COL$1,322,900 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 470 (COL$407,452) | COL$298,877 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (COL$33,403) | COL$21,344 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (COL$33,886) | COL$13,470 | + 152% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (COL$233,229) | COL$164,508 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (COL$184,624) | COL$122,398 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 412 (COL$357,583) | COL$255,168 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (COL$411,638) | COL$225,757 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,944 (COL$68,483,268) | COL$58,073,500 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.30 (COL$1,991) | COL$2,388 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 251 (COL$217,678) | COL$116,485 | + 87% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 71% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (COL$21,182) | COL$17,653 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (COL$59,556) | COL$18,832 | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (COL$246,643) | COL$97,584 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (COL$23,602) | COL$20,207 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (COL$14,445) | COL$12,849 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (COL$17,154) | COL$15,236 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (COL$9,619) | COL$6,151 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (COL$11,282) | COL$4,037 | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (COL$53,909) | COL$17,859 | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 189% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 189% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (COL$170,153) | COL$49,519 | + 244% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (COL$68,359) | COL$23,312 | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 344 (COL$298,846) | COL$141,010 | + 112% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 361 (COL$313,515) | COL$102,195 | + 207% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (COL$58,389) | COL$18,517 | + 215% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (COL$19,262) | COL$5,906 | + 226% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (COL$37,146) | COL$5,925 | + 527% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,057 (COL$1,784,511) | COL$1,686,760 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.89 (COL$769) | COL$249 | + 208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 463 (COL$401,809) | COL$103,775 | + 287% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (COL$18,349) | COL$5,370 | + 242% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,391 prices entered by 1,506 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 125% more expensive than in Colombia
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