- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Estonia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 56% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (€13) | €7 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (€6) | €5.80 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (€4.60) | €3.28 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.54) | €0.83 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.02) | €1.68 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.52) | €2.12 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€6) | €3.66 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.11) | €1.64 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.84 (€1.13) | €0.44 | + 153% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (€3.45) | €1.35 | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 100 (€23) | €9 | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.66) | €1.67 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.53 (€1.05) | €0.64 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 101% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,050 (€1,873) | €885 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,096 (€1,419) | €585 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 756 (€176) | €196 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,283 (€1,462) | €610 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,253 (€990) | €431 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 515 (€120) | €130 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (€71) | €16 | + 341% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,413 (€329) | €367 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 411 (€96) | €122 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €9 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (€9) | €10 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 22% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 250 (€58) | €83 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 210 (€49) | €30 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 373 (€87) | €69 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 418 (€97) | €105 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 45% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,169 (€18,190) | €17,822 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.22 (€0.52) | €1.31 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 256 (€60) | €23 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 26% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.28) | €8 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (€16) | €18 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 261 (€61) | €33 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (€6) | €5.27 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.99) | €3.59 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€4.57) | €3.39 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.55) | €1.46 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€2.99) | €2.75 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (€13) | €14 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 76% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 195 (€45) | €25 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (€18) | €14 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 295 (€69) | €54 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 371 (€86) | €44 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 66 (€15) | €7 | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.98) | €2.81 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 44 (€10) | €3.64 | + 178% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,086 (€485) | €549 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.74 (€0.17) | €0.05 | + 244% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 439 (€102) | €55 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€4.90) | €4.20 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,885 prices entered by 1,156 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 66% more expensive than in Estonia
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