- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Estonia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 63% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (€14) | €7 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (€7) | €5.73 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (€5.06) | €3.38 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.65) | €0.89 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.15) | €1.74 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.61) | €2.21 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€6) | €3.64 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.29) | €1.76 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.04 (€1.22) | €0.46 | + 166% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (€3.40) | €1.34 | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 106 (€26) | €9 | + 178% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.73) | €1.71 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (€1.08) | €0.63 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 104% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,917 (€1,917) | €908 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,126 (€1,483) | €621 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 760 (€184) | €185 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,091 (€1,475) | €602 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,279 (€1,036) | €427 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 536 (€130) | €119 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (€73) | €16 | + 359% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,488 (€360) | €358 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 447 (€108) | €160 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 26% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 260 (€63) | €88 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (€51) | €31 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 404 (€98) | €76 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 469 (€114) | €107 | + 6% | |
| 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 78,138 (€18,919) | €17,848 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.29 (€0.55) | €1.34 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 244 (€59) | €23 | + 157% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 33% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.54) | €7 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (€17) | €18 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 281 (€68) | €37 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (€7) | €4.96 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (€3.94) | €3.46 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.71) | €2.89 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.68) | €1.54 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.15) | €1.99 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (€14) | €16 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 86% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 199 (€48) | €25 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 78 (€19) | €14 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 336 (€81) | €52 | + 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 360 (€87) | €48 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (€16) | €7 | + 131% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (€5.31) | €2.80 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (€10) | €3.58 | + 186% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,132 (€516) | €516 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.83 (€0.20) | €0.06 | + 223% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 461 (€112) | €54 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.15) | €4.19 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,215 prices entered by 1,081 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 71% more expensive than in Estonia
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