- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Estonia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 53% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 53 (€12) | €7 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (€6) | €5.77 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.37) | €3.22 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.53) | €0.79 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.08) | €1.60 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.70) | €2.05 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€5.98) | €3.69 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.11) | €1.72 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.12 (€1.20) | €0.46 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€2.96) | €1.32 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 93 (€22) | €9 | + 144% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.56) | €1.63 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.35 (€1.02) | €0.64 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 107% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,197 (€1,914) | €879 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,300 (€1,471) | €580 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 742 (€173) | €182 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,421 (€1,499) | €593 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,292 (€1,002) | €409 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 490 (€114) | €137 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 307 (€72) | €16 | + 335% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,532 (€358) | €367 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 392 (€91) | €122 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (€9) | €9 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (€9) | €10 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 30% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 283 (€66) | €83 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 216 (€51) | €30 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 387 (€90) | €71 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 479 (€112) | €105 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 44% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,429 (€18,316) | €18,209 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.12 (€0.50) | €1.29 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 260 (€61) | €23 | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€5.16) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (€17) | €18 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 273 (€64) | €34 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 26 (€6) | €5.12 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (€3.85) | €3.65 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.44) | €3.39 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (€2.19) | €1.45 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.01) | €2.75 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (€14) | €14 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 85% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (€45) | €23 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (€18) | €14 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 296 (€69) | €54 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (€89) | €44 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (€15) | €6 | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.96) | €2.83 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (€10) | €3.65 | + 177% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,077 (€485) | €540 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.75 (€0.17) | €0.05 | + 250% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 443 (€104) | €50 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (€4.59) | €4.15 | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,877 prices entered by 1,205 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 68% more expensive than in Estonia
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