Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 58% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 60 (€14) | €7 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.59) | €2.77 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.52) | €0.74 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (€2.86) | €1.99 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (€1.50) | €2.31 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (€5.01) | €3.51 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€1.95) | €1.61 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.17 (€1.00) | €0.99 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€3.14) | €1.17 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 75 (€18) | €9 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.90) | €1.76 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.61 (€1.11) | €0.55 | + 100% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 94% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,052 (€1,936) | €956 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,306 (€1,517) | €588 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 669 (€161) | €158 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,793 (€1,153) | €605 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,398 (€817) | €408 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 319 (€77) | €101 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 270 (€65) | €16 | + 298% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,164 (€280) | €309 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 416 (€100) | €78 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€9) | €10 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 29 (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Estonia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 234 (€56) | €85 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (€49) | €43 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 346 (€83) | €81 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 360 (€86) | €109 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 10% cheaper than in Estonia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 81,160 (€19,520) | €18,717 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.22 (€0.53) | €1.39 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 115 (€28) | €25 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 23% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (€4.83) | €3.81 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 47 (€11) | €8 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 237 (€57) | €50 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (€5.06) | €2.60 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€4.70) | €4.00 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (€5.42) | €4.00 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (€3.17) | €1.80 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 10 (€2.46) | €1.30 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 48 (€12) | €25 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 17% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Estonia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (€41) | €37 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 86 (€21) | €17 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 578 (€139) | €45 | + 211% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 206 (€50) | €71 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (€20) | €8 | + 137% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (€4.83) | €3.00 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (€10) | €3.88 | + 167% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,631 (€392) | €481 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.60 (€0.15) | €0.18 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 272 (€66) | €48 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (€4.32) | €4.93 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,065 prices entered by 272 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in Estonia
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