Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 4% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (€14) | €12 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (€4.41) | €5.06 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.55) | €1.08 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.80) | €2.53 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.95 (€1.50) | €3.12 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (€5.57) | €4.34 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€2.11) | €2.07 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.17 (€1.05) | €1.02 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (€4.40) | €2.44 | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 86 (€22) | €15 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.90) | €2.67 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.02 (€1.01) | €1.63 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 19% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,481 (€1,885) | €1,920 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,203 (€1,311) | €1,118 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 710 (€179) | €104 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,010 (€1,262) | €1,121 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,384 (€853) | €746 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 435 (€109) | €70 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 316 (€80) | €14 | + 488% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,225 (€309) | €316 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 328 (€83) | €89 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€10) | €6 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (€9) | €30 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 20% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (€51) | €82 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 203 (€51) | €28 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 382 (€96) | €98 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 364 (€92) | €116 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 84,221 (€21,221) | €25,928 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.28 (€0.58) | €1.56 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 234 (€59) | €55 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 5% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (€4.29) | €10 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (€16) | €11 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 253 (€64) | €85 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (€5.44) | €4.32 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (€3.78) | €3.46 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€5.01) | €3.36 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (€2.42) | €2.10 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€2.91) | €2.28 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (€15) | €25 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 167 (€42) | €45 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (€21) | €29 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 352 (€89) | €109 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 311 (€78) | €71 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (€18) | €13 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (€5.92) | €4.51 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (€11) | €5.91 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,625 (€409) | €429 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (€0.18) | €0.27 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 379 (€95) | €56 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.28) | €8 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Finland
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