- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 3% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (€14) | €15 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (€7) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (€5.02) | €6 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.62) | €1.11 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.07) | €4.29 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.60) | €2.81 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€6) | €6 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (€2.32) | €2.58 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.08 (€1.22) | €1.76 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (€3.47) | €2.01 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 112 (€27) | €8 | + 228% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.73) | €2.07 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (€1.08) | €1.14 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 18% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,971 (€1,911) | €2,109 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,105 (€1,464) | €1,645 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 735 (€176) | €183 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,106 (€1,464) | €1,040 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,379 (€1,050) | €831 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 527 (€126) | €105 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 (€72) | €23 | + 214% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,496 (€359) | €374 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 460 (€110) | €113 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (€9) | €7 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (€9) | €13 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (€64) | €88 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (€51) | €39 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 412 (€99) | €103 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (€114) | €126 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 20% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,944 (€18,927) | €23,306 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.30 (€0.55) | €1.50 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 251 (€60) | €68 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (€5.85) | €5.42 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (€16) | €7 | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (€68) | €25 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (€7) | €4.34 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (€3.93) | €3.97 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€4.74) | €3.68 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.66) | €1.76 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.12) | €2.13 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (€15) | €22 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 29% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (€47) | €41 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (€19) | €21 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 344 (€83) | €83 | - 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 361 (€87) | €61 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (€16) | €11 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (€5.32) | €4.02 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (€10) | €6 | + 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,057 (€493) | €449 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.89 (€0.21) | €0.21 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 463 (€111) | €56 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.07) | €8 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,189 prices entered by 1,612 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in France
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