- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Estonia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 70% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (€14) | €7 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €5.60 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (€5.04) | €3.10 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.56) | €0.89 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.23) | €2.01 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.62) | €2.08 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (€7) | €3.62 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (€2.40) | €1.59 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.93 (€1.19) | €0.44 | + 170% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 16 (€3.74) | €1.37 | + 174% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 107 (€26) | €9 | + 190% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.76) | €1.78 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.61 (€1.11) | €0.55 | + 102% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 95% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,119 (€1,955) | €934 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,117 (€1,473) | €605 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 715 (€172) | €188 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,087 (€1,465) | €609 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,419 (€1,064) | €422 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 493 (€119) | €126 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 304 (€73) | €17 | + 341% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,461 (€352) | €336 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 470 (€113) | €151 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€9) | €8 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (€9) | €13 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 38% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 275 (€66) | €88 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 223 (€54) | €28 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 415 (€100) | €76 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (€114) | €107 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 41% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,258 (€19,081) | €18,002 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.31 (€0.55) | €1.34 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 229 (€55) | €22 | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 39% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (€5.81) | €7 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 70 (€17) | €12 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 295 (€71) | €39 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €5.00 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (€3.73) | €3.38 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (€4.96) | €2.71 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.57) | €1.44 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.12) | €1.94 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 59 (€14) | €16 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 26% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (€47) | €24 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (€20) | €13 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 448 (€108) | €52 | + 105% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 355 (€86) | €48 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (€16) | €7 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (€5.63) | €2.87 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (€10) | €3.66 | + 173% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,079 (€500) | €532 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.19 (€0.29) | €0.65 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 450 (€108) | €52 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.12) | €4.19 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 58% more expensive than in Estonia
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