Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Finland
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 20% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (€12) | €15 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 33 (€8) | €12 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (€4.86) | €7 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.56) | €1.28 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.23) | €3.34 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.96 (€1.46) | €3.82 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 30 (€7) | €4.37 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.27) | €2.24 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.01 (€0.99) | €1.12 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (€2.75) | €2.79 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 65 (€16) | €15 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.04) | €3.07 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.96 (€1.22) | €1.45 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 26% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,258 (€2,029) | €1,765 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,444 (€1,583) | €1,403 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 765 (€188) | €97 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,148 (€1,756) | €1,075 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,290 (€1,054) | €842 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 529 (€130) | €47 | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 234 (€57) | €17 | + 229% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 810 (€199) | €292 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 323 (€79) | €119 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (€10) | €10 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 48 (€12) | €39 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 203 (€50) | €91 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (€50) | €40 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 465 (€114) | €122 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 592 (€146) | €144 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 24% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 116,523 (€28,627) | €30,027 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.03 (€0.74) | €1.97 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 187 (€46) | €58 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 10% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€5.38) | €10 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (€18) | €30 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 356 (€87) | €99 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (€6) | €3.87 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€4.17) | €2.90 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (€5.39) | €3.82 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.77) | €2.05 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (€4.55) | €2.28 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (€12) | €26 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 13% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 185 (€45) | €42 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 90 (€22) | €32 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 454 (€112) | €116 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 371 (€91) | €79 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 83 (€20) | €12 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (€6) | €4.63 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €8 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,148 (€528) | €714 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.73 (€0.18) | €0.07 | + 146% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 278 (€68) | €39 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (€4.54) | €10 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,024 prices entered by 273 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Finland
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