Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Estonia
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 57% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (€14) | €7 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €5.75 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (€4.26) | €3.01 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.50) | €1.12 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.67) | €2.12 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.95 (€1.45) | €2.57 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (€5.39) | €5.24 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€2.04) | €1.21 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.17 (€1.02) | €0.77 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (€4.26) | €1.44 | + 197% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 86 (€21) | €11 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.84) | €1.85 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.02 (€0.98) | €0.40 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 76% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,482 (€1,824) | €1,005 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,175 (€1,262) | €564 | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 710 (€173) | €182 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,010 (€1,221) | €561 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,384 (€825) | €420 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 435 (€106) | €129 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 316 (€77) | €16 | + 369% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,225 (€299) | €337 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 328 (€80) | €93 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €9 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (€8) | €14 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 10% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (€50) | €84 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 203 (€50) | €32 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 382 (€93) | €82 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 364 (€89) | €120 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 38% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 84,221 (€20,531) | €18,002 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.25 (€0.55) | €1.36 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 241 (€59) | €26 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 21% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (€4.15) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (€15) | €8 | + 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 253 (€62) | €50 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (€5.27) | €4.09 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (€3.66) | €3.44 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€4.85) | €2.92 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (€2.34) | €1.70 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€2.81) | €2.10 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (€15) | €15 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 31% more expensive than in Estonia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 167 (€41) | €28 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (€20) | €16 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 352 (€86) | €92 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 311 (€76) | €82 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (€17) | €9 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (€5.73) | €3.26 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (€11) | €3.84 | + 189% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,601 (€390) | €481 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (€0.17) | €0.18 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 379 (€92) | €48 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.11) | €4.50 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 49% more expensive than in Estonia
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