Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 33% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (₡ 8,848) | ₡ 5,330 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (₡ 4,381) | ₡ 4,086 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (₡ 2,775) | ₡ 1,850 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (₡ 978) | ₡ 846 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (₡ 2,389) | ₡ 1,715 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.95 (₡ 943) | ₡ 1,012 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (₡ 3,506) | ₡ 2,394 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (₡ 1,327) | ₡ 1,969 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.17 (₡ 662) | ₡ 1,053 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (₡ 2,771) | ₡ 916 | + 203% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 86 (₡ 13,686) | ₡ 9,286 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (₡ 1,195) | ₡ 1,424 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.02 (₡ 638) | ₡ 702 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 107% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,481 (₡ 1,186,455) | ₡ 670,632 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,175 (₡ 820,802) | ₡ 346,844 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 710 (₡ 112,594) | ₡ 39,208 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,010 (₡ 794,647) | ₡ 426,180 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,384 (₡ 536,649) | ₡ 231,001 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 435 (₡ 68,921) | ₡ 29,095 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 316 (₡ 50,092) | ₡ 18,027 | + 178% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,225 (₡ 194,276) | ₡ 243,986 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 328 (₡ 51,950) | ₡ 80,326 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (₡ 5,981) | ₡ 4,191 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (₡ 5,494) | ₡ 2,520 | + 118% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 19% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (₡ 32,259) | ₡ 37,815 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 203 (₡ 32,215) | ₡ 23,702 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 382 (₡ 60,606) | ₡ 58,538 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 364 (₡ 57,809) | ₡ 50,457 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 18% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 84,221 (₡ 13,357,673) | ₡ 13,688,100 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.25 (₡ 357) | ₡ 657 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 234 (₡ 37,190) | ₡ 24,199 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (₡ 2,698) | ₡ 3,098 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (₡ 9,888) | ₡ 9,378 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 253 (₡ 40,185) | ₡ 35,680 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (₡ 3,426) | ₡ 3,022 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (₡ 2,381) | ₡ 3,216 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (₡ 3,155) | ₡ 3,435 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (₡ 1,523) | ₡ 1,667 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (₡ 1,831) | ₡ 1,592 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (₡ 9,508) | ₡ 6,589 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 75% more expensive than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 167 (₡ 26,410) | ₡ 15,203 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (₡ 13,002) | ₡ 6,417 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 352 (₡ 55,818) | ₡ 25,273 | + 121% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 311 (₡ 49,380) | ₡ 27,673 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (₡ 11,246) | ₡ 4,187 | + 169% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (₡ 3,725) | ₡ 1,971 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (₡ 7,217) | ₡ 1,653 | + 336% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,601 (₡ 253,843) | ₡ 319,333 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (₡ 112) | ₡ 44 | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 379 (₡ 60,038) | ₡ 39,921 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (₡ 3,328) | ₡ 2,134 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
158.602
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 50% more expensive than in Costa Rica
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