Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 19% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (€13) | €12 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (€8) | €9 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (€3.81) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.68) | €1.54 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.69) | €3.33 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.35 (€1.34) | €3.43 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (€5.99) | €5.85 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€1.95) | €2.52 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (€1.01) | €1.15 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€3.17) | €2.50 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (€14) | €15 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (€2.15) | €3.38 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.88 (€0.98) | €2.22 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 33% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,915 (€2,241) | €1,882 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,658 (€1,674) | €1,200 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 811 (€204) | €179 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,412 (€1,361) | €1,127 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,534 (€888) | €803 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (€137) | €63 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 343 (€86) | €25 | + 251% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,466 (€369) | €387 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (€83) | €100 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (€11) | €7 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 44 (€11) | €33 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 24% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (€57) | €97 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (€52) | €60 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (€86) | €98 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 (€86) | €163 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 4% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 97,182 (€24,435) | €28,219 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.42 (€0.86) | €2.13 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 283 (€71) | €60 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.71) | €18 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (€9) | €7 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 329 (€83) | €113 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (€7) | €5.20 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.45) | €3.08 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (€5.88) | €3.61 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (€3.46) | €1.92 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (€4.85) | €1.73 | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (€14) | €31 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (€49) | €50 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 97 (€24) | €29 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (€60) | €128 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 332 (€83) | €117 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 77 (€19) | €12 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€5.35) | €4.32 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€11) | €7 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,845 (€464) | €486 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.53 (€0.13) | €0.07 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 296 (€74) | €50 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (€4.71) | €8 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,508 prices entered by 328 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Finland
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