Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 18% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (260 Kč) | 223 Kč | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (198 Kč) | 186 Kč | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (92 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (40 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (90 Kč) | 81 Kč | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.93 (31 Kč) | 71 Kč | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (123 Kč) | 147 Kč | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (49 Kč) | 36 Kč | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (23 Kč) | 24 Kč | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (63 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (398 Kč) | 139 Kč | + 186% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (53 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (28 Kč) | 28 Kč | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 88% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,899 (61,803 Kč) | 28,510 Kč | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,073 (44,158 Kč) | 22,826 Kč | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (5,528 Kč) | 4,780 Kč | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (37,148 Kč) | 21,478 Kč | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (25,011 Kč) | 16,031 Kč | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (4,059 Kč) | 4,133 Kč | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (2,062 Kč) | 422 Kč | + 388% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (5,812 Kč) | 9,367 Kč | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (2,216 Kč) | 3,299 Kč | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (266 Kč) | 288 Kč | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (229 Kč) | 313 Kč | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Czech Republic | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (1,211 Kč) | 1,833 Kč | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (1,158 Kč) | 947 Kč | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (2,133 Kč) | 2,041 Kč | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (2,123 Kč) | 2,578 Kč | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 10% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 93,159 (581,602 Kč) | 649,239 Kč | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.10 (19 Kč) | 38 Kč | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (613 Kč) | 536 Kč | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 23% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (84 Kč) | 148 Kč | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (189 Kč) | 200 Kč | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (1,698 Kč) | 876 Kč | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (173 Kč) | 133 Kč | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (106 Kč) | 83 Kč | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (143 Kč) | 91 Kč | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (79 Kč) | 49 Kč | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (74 Kč) | 67 Kč | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (261 Kč) | 568 Kč | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 35% more expensive than in Czech Republic | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (1,054 Kč) | 694 Kč | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (575 Kč) | 476 Kč | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (1,996 Kč) | 1,494 Kč | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (1,825 Kč) | 1,167 Kč | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (503 Kč) | 184 Kč | + 173% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (128 Kč) | 73 Kč | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (247 Kč) | 50 Kč | + 394% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (12,163 Kč) | 21,244 Kč | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (4.43 Kč) | 3.64 Kč | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (1,624 Kč) | 1,211 Kč | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (123 Kč) | 145 Kč | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,022 prices entered by 377 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 37% more expensive than in Czech Republic
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