Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 10% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (€14) | €16 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (€4.16) | €6 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.57) | €1.15 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.70) | €4.25 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.69) | €2.77 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (€7) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.16) | €2.47 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.61 (€1.12) | €1.70 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€3.14) | €2.36 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 78 (€19) | €8 | + 151% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.83) | €2.05 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.75 (€0.91) | €1.22 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,569 (€1,843) | €2,162 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,157 (€1,256) | €1,325 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 739 (€180) | €140 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,006 (€1,219) | €1,193 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,455 (€841) | €878 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 424 (€103) | €101 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 315 (€77) | €24 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,153 (€281) | €386 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (€75) | €104 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (€10) | €8 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (€8) | €14 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 5% more expensive than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 198 (€48) | €91 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (€52) | €34 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 373 (€91) | €105 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 370 (€90) | €116 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,594 (€20,840) | €25,695 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.21 (€0.54) | €1.49 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 244 (€59) | €70 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 46% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (€4.93) | €4.20 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 55 (€13) | €8 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 308 (€75) | €25 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (€5.26) | €4.26 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (€3.82) | €4.00 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (€5.18) | €3.91 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€2.94) | €1.72 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.23) | €2.01 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 69 (€17) | €23 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 30% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 168 (€41) | €38 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (€20) | €20 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 485 (€118) | €59 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 327 (€80) | €54 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (€18) | €11 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (€5.87) | €4.01 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 47 (€11) | €6 | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,608 (€391) | €470 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (€0.17) | €0.18 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 355 (€86) | €37 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.14) | €9 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in France
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