Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Estonia
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 29% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (€13) | €10 | + 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (€8) | €7 | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (€3.79) | €2.96 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.66) | €0.91 | + 82% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.72) | €3.08 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.35 (€1.34) | €2.46 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (€5.97) | €5.13 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€1.94) | €1.39 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (€1.01) | €0.65 | + 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€3.16) | €1.28 | + 148% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (€14) | €9 | + 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (€2.14) | €1.82 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.97 (€0.99) | €0.62 | + 62% | |
Housing | + 99% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 99% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,160 (€2,294) | €1,071 | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,658 (€1,668) | €669 | + 149% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 811 (€203) | €307 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,412 (€1,356) | €705 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,534 (€885) | €475 | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (€137) | €152 | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (€86) | €17 | + 391% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,466 (€367) | €427 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (€83) | €97 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (€11) | €9 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 44 (€11) | €8 | + 46% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 26% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (€56) | €60 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (€52) | €32 | + 63% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (€86) | €85 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 (€86) | €111 | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 46% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 46% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,182 (€24,342) | €22,139 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.42 (€0.86) | €1.91 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 283 (€71) | €30 | + 139% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 33% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.69) | €4.05 | + 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (€9) | €8 | + 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (€82) | €50 | + 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (€7) | €4.39 | + 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.43) | €4.01 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (€5.85) | €3.74 | + 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (€3.44) | €2.14 | + 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (€4.83) | €2.18 | + 122% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (€14) | €26 | - 47% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 33% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (€49) | €30 | + 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (€24) | €18 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (€59) | €50 | + 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 332 (€83) | €45 | + 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (€19) | €8 | + 140% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€5.33) | €3.26 | + 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€11) | €4.06 | + 176% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,845 (€462) | €743 | - 38% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.53 (€0.13) | €0.18 | - 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 296 (€74) | €47 | + 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (€4.82) | €5.25 | - 8% | |
TOTAL | + 54% |
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 54% more expensive than in Estonia
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