Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to El Salvador
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 10% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
United Arab Emirates | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 ($14) | $17 | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 ($9) | $7 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 ($4.79) | $3.42 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 ($1.81) | $1.76 | + 3% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 ($3.83) | $2.76 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 ($1.37) | $2.00 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 ($8) | $4.41 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 ($2.19) | $3.07 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 ($1.08) | $2.09 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 ($2.95) | $1.53 | + 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 ($22) | $16 | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 ($2.17) | $2.18 | - 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 ($1.36) | $1.00 | + 36% | |
Housing | + 151% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 151% 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 9,431 ($2,568) | $1,170 | + 120% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 ($1,619) | $725 | + 123% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 ($217) | $87 | + 148% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 ($1,693) | $669 | + 153% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 ($1,133) | $372 | + 205% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 ($155) | $42 | + 265% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 ($77) | $18 | + 324% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 ($228) | $336 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 ($92) | $131 | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 ($13) | $6 | + 112% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 ($10) | $5.50 | + 76% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 20% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
United Arab Emirates | El Salvador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 ($65) | $59 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 ($57) | $44 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 ($95) | $91 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 ($100) | $86 | + 16% | |
Transportation | + 72% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 72% 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 117,172 ($31,906) | $20,350 | + 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 ($0.79) | $1.14 | - 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 ($62) | $26 | + 140% | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 17% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
United Arab Emirates | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 ($3.66) | $6 | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 ($8) | $16 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 ($77) | $41 | + 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 ($7) | $7 | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 ($4.63) | $3.87 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 ($5.91) | $4.30 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 ($3.46) | $2.12 | + 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 ($3.42) | $1.33 | + 157% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 ($10) | $10 | - 1% | |
Entertainment | + 62% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 62% more expensive than in El Salvador | ||||
United Arab Emirates | El Salvador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 ($53) | $26 | + 106% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 ($25) | $14 | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 ($108) | $68 | + 58% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 ($103) | $43 | + 141% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 ($21) | $7 | + 191% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 ($5.96) | $4.79 | + 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 ($10) | $2.34 | + 324% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 ($529) | $780 | - 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.81 ($0.22) | $0.18 | + 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 ($75) | $39 | + 90% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 17 ($4.64) | $3.95 | + 17% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 66% more expensive than in El Salvador
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