Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 47 (€12) | €18 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (€9) | €9 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.79) | €5.86 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.56) | €1.28 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.18) | €3.65 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6.00 (€1.49) | €2.27 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.17) | €1.54 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.20 (€1.04) | €1.28 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (€2.48) | €1.50 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 62 (€15) | €8 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.05) | €2.08 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.25 (€1.30) | €0.89 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 69% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,929 (€1,967) | €1,055 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,679 (€1,409) | €832 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 716 (€178) | €180 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,946 (€1,475) | €664 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,861 (€958) | €544 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 523 (€130) | €123 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 210 (€52) | €19 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 782 (€194) | €597 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (€76) | €95 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €17 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (€10) | €12 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 57% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (€50) | €60 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (€51) | €26 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (€115) | €77 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (€147) | €64 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 37% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 104,954 (€26,042) | €24,682 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.00 (€0.75) | €1.48 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (€24) | €50 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 46% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€5.43) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (€18) | €9 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (€88) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (€6) | €5.00 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€4.21) | €2.91 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (€5.44) | €2.24 | + 143% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.79) | €1.00 | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (€4.60) | €2.00 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (€13) | €12 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 18% more expensive than in Croatia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (€46) | €44 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (€23) | €15 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (€113) | €30 | + 276% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 491 (€122) | €74 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 85 (€21) | €9 | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (€6) | €2.72 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (€10) | €4.24 | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (€533) | €1,450 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (€0.18) | €0.12 | + 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (€69) | €53 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (€4.58) | €5.27 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 871 prices entered by 260 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 14% more expensive than in Croatia
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