Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Ecuador
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 58% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 ($13) | $9 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 ($8) | $7 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 ($5.34) | $2.26 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 ($1.88) | $0.97 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 ($3.94) | $2.05 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 ($1.88) | $1.19 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 ($6) | $4.26 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 ($2.40) | $1.75 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 ($1.26) | $1.10 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 ($3.66) | $1.49 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 ($22) | $13 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 ($2.14) | $2.00 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 ($1.28) | $0.79 | + 62% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 171% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,746 ($2,109) | $713 | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,695 ($1,550) | $378 | + 311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 ($187) | $53 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 ($1,319) | $509 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 ($930) | $287 | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 ($99) | $35 | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 ($75) | $25 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 ($259) | $515 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 ($102) | $151 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 ($10) | $8 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 ($9) | $8 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 ($61) | $65 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 ($56) | $46 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 337 ($92) | $106 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 ($94) | $80 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 13% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 ($23,288) | $20,737 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.09 ($0.57) | $0.89 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 ($35) | $25 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 ($5.00) | $6 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 ($14) | $9 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 ($71) | $30 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 ($8) | $7 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 ($4.63) | $3.66 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 ($5.02) | $5.12 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 ($3.22) | $2.00 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 ($3.40) | $1.88 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 ($21) | $10 | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 80% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 ($52) | $16 | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 ($23) | $11 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 ($162) | $53 | + 206% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 ($72) | $40 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 ($20) | $8 | + 151% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 ($5.84) | $3.95 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 ($12) | $2.07 | + 491% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 ($547) | $585 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 ($0.17) | $0.15 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 ($81) | $53 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 ($5.36) | $5.05 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 76% more expensive than in Ecuador
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