Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 37% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 41 (kr76) | kr154 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (kr58) | kr97 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (kr28) | kr41 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (kr12) | kr14 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (kr28) | kr38 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.91 (kr9) | kr31 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (kr37) | kr60 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (kr14) | kr20 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.79 (kr7) | kr13 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (kr19) | kr12 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 63 (kr118) | kr93 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (kr15) | kr20 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (kr8) | kr20 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Denmark | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,964 (kr18,585) | kr17,444 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,974 (kr13,009) | kr13,557 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (kr1,652) | kr1,411 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,940 (kr11,079) | kr11,127 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,950 (kr7,367) | kr7,925 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 588 (kr1,097) | kr989 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 327 (kr610) | kr209 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 878 (kr1,637) | kr2,807 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (kr639) | kr525 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 45 (kr83) | kr74 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (kr68) | kr249 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 24% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Denmark | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (kr378) | kr794 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (kr346) | kr342 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 343 (kr640) | kr744 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (kr634) | kr1,104 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 59% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,595 (kr180,167) | kr304,123 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.02 (kr5.63) | kr14 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 96 (kr179) | kr594 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 11% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (kr25) | kr34 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (kr56) | kr138 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (kr508) | kr485 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (kr52) | kr44 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (kr32) | kr21 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (kr43) | kr24 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (kr24) | kr19 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (kr22) | kr15 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (kr80) | kr300 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 10% cheaper than in Denmark | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Denmark | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (kr315) | kr465 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 93 (kr174) | kr242 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (kr596) | kr859 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 297 (kr555) | kr788 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 80 (kr150) | kr115 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (kr38) | kr42 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (kr74) | kr49 | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (kr3,627) | kr5,211 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (kr1.35) | kr1.05 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (kr485) | kr272 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (kr37) | kr59 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 25% cheaper than in Denmark
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