Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Egypt
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Food | + 197% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 197% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (E£ 677) | E£ 245 | + 176% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (E£ 445) | E£ 166 | + 168% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (E£ 229) | E£ 114 | + 101% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (E£ 87) | E£ 32 | + 172% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (E£ 183) | E£ 64 | + 187% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (E£ 65) | E£ 14 | + 372% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (E£ 398) | E£ 98 | + 307% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (E£ 105) | E£ 37 | + 180% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (E£ 52) | E£ 15 | + 234% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (E£ 141) | E£ 51 | + 178% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (E£ 1,035) | E£ 234 | + 343% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (E£ 104) | E£ 22 | + 362% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (E£ 65) | E£ 14 | + 358% | |
Housing | + 448% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 448% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Egypt | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (E£ 122,676) | E£ 24,504 | + 401% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (E£ 77,327) | E£ 12,343 | + 526% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (E£ 10,366) | E£ 1,497 | + 592% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (E£ 80,867) | E£ 13,219 | + 512% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (E£ 54,138) | E£ 7,080 | + 665% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (E£ 7,389) | E£ 1,310 | + 464% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (E£ 3,676) | E£ 303 | + 1114% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (E£ 10,893) | E£ 13,094 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (E£ 4,392) | E£ 10,228 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (E£ 609) | E£ 193 | + 215% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (E£ 462) | E£ 133 | + 248% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 20% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Egypt | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (E£ 3,090) | E£ 2,437 | + 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (E£ 2,704) | E£ 1,995 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (E£ 4,555) | E£ 5,429 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (E£ 4,765) | E£ 4,987 | - 4% | |
Transportation | + 151% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 151% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Egypt | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (E£ 1,524,155) | E£ 1,249,650 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (E£ 38) | E£ 11 | + 232% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (E£ 2,955) | E£ 620 | + 376% | |
Personal Care | + 215% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 215% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Egypt | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (E£ 175) | E£ 56 | + 213% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (E£ 393) | E£ 112 | + 252% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (E£ 3,701) | E£ 419 | + 784% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (E£ 351) | E£ 76 | + 363% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (E£ 221) | E£ 125 | + 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (E£ 282) | E£ 100 | + 182% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (E£ 165) | E£ 63 | + 163% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (E£ 163) | E£ 43 | + 280% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (E£ 494) | E£ 134 | + 269% | |
Entertainment | + 207% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 207% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Egypt | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (E£ 2,525) | E£ 576 | + 338% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (E£ 1,195) | E£ 278 | + 330% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (E£ 5,148) | E£ 1,113 | + 362% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (E£ 4,922) | E£ 931 | + 428% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (E£ 989) | E£ 130 | + 661% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (E£ 285) | E£ 75 | + 280% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (E£ 474) | E£ 218 | + 117% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (E£ 25,293) | E£ 19,450 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (E£ 10) | E£ 3.15 | + 222% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (E£ 3,562) | E£ 1,592 | + 124% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (E£ 229) | E£ 62 | + 271% | |
TOTAL | + 217% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,720 prices entered by 342 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 217% more expensive than in Egypt
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