Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to El Salvador
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in El Salvador | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 ($12) | $15 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 ($9) | $8 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 ($4.86) | $3.06 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 ($1.79) | $1.93 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 ($3.53) | $3.29 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 ($1.70) | $2.66 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 ($5.09) | $5.28 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 ($2.44) | $2.90 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.44 ($1.21) | $2.26 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 ($2.61) | $1.64 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 ($16) | $17 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 ($2.16) | $2.15 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.06 ($1.38) | $0.89 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 164% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 14,225 ($3,873) | $1,373 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 9,147 ($2,490) | $747 | + 234% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 766 ($209) | $101 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 8,038 ($2,188) | $807 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 5,261 ($1,432) | $461 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 580 ($158) | $67 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 331 ($90) | $26 | + 242% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 811 ($221) | $345 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 ($93) | $143 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 ($9) | $6 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 29 ($8) | $17 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 34% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 263 ($72) | $54 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 228 ($62) | $40 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 407 ($111) | $113 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 419 ($114) | $95 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 75% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,847 ($25,823) | $20,844 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.89 ($0.79) | $1.35 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 270 ($74) | $27 | + 170% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 56% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 ($6) | $5.28 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 99 ($27) | $8 | + 226% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 315 ($86) | $40 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 ($5.60) | $7 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 22 ($5.87) | $4.68 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 ($6) | $7 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 ($2.95) | $2.31 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 16 ($4.29) | $1.95 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 41 ($11) | $14 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 83% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | El Salvador | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 179 ($49) | $23 | + 114% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 ($26) | $13 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 484 ($132) | $43 | + 203% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 284 ($77) | $52 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 ($21) | $8 | + 156% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 ($6) | $4.88 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 ($12) | $2.40 | + 411% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,716 ($467) | $711 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.20 ($0.33) | $0.14 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 321 ($87) | $43 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 ($5.81) | $3.71 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,436 prices entered by 215 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 80% more expensive than in El Salvador
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