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| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 83% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 ($15) | $6 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 ($8) | $5.69 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 ($4.59) | $2.41 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 ($1.65) | $0.97 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 ($3.75) | $1.91 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 ($1.65) | $1.08 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 ($7) | $3.94 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 ($2.35) | $1.75 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.26 ($1.16) | $1.09 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 18 ($4.80) | $1.42 | + 239% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 90 ($25) | $13 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 ($2.00) | $1.73 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.24 ($1.15) | $0.96 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 163% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,621 ($2,075) | $789 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,584 ($1,520) | $412 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 756 ($206) | $58 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,485 ($1,493) | $519 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,364 ($916) | $327 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 500 ($136) | $44 | + 210% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 305 ($83) | $27 | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,246 ($339) | $541 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 379 ($103) | $155 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 36 ($10) | $6 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 ($9) | $7 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 ($63) | $61 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 180 ($49) | $50 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 388 ($106) | $115 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 333 ($91) | $86 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 63% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,563 ($24,112) | $25,159 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.19 ($0.60) | $0.69 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 238 ($65) | $23 | + 188% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 33% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 ($6) | $8 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 72 ($20) | $13 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 287 ($78) | $36 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 23 ($6) | $5.37 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 14 ($3.78) | $4.31 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 ($5.33) | $4.96 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 ($2.44) | $1.70 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 10 ($2.78) | $1.34 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 57 ($16) | $9 | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 96% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 173 ($47) | $16 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 ($22) | $11 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 338 ($92) | $66 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 333 ($91) | $42 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 ($18) | $7 | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 ($7) | $2.88 | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 ($11) | $2.07 | + 453% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,648 ($449) | $515 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.68 ($0.19) | $0.14 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 348 ($95) | $42 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 ($5.79) | $4.35 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 91% more expensive than in Ecuador
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