- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (€13) | €15 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (€6) | €8 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (€4.79) | €5.97 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.59) | €1.15 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.07) | €4.28 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.56) | €2.86 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.22) | €2.62 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.07 (€1.19) | €1.73 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (€3.40) | €2.21 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 99 (€23) | €8 | + 185% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.70) | €2.14 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.53 (€1.06) | €1.13 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 17% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,188 (€1,923) | €2,229 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,184 (€1,453) | €1,545 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 755 (€177) | €165 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,216 (€1,460) | €1,018 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,228 (€993) | €780 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 529 (€124) | €107 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 (€71) | €23 | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,453 (€341) | €368 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (€101) | €105 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (€9) | €13 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 1% more expensive than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 249 (€59) | €88 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (€50) | €39 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 390 (€92) | €103 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 459 (€108) | €139 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 21% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,039 (€18,565) | €23,128 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.26 (€0.53) | €1.47 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 254 (€60) | €67 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 45% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.33) | €5.75 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 65 (€15) | €7 | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 288 (€68) | €25 | + 176% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €4.24 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (€3.87) | €4.05 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.45) | €3.86 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.57) | €1.71 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.03) | €2.17 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (€14) | €22 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (€46) | €42 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (€18) | €21 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 285 (€67) | €89 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 357 (€84) | €66 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 66 (€16) | €11 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (€5.14) | €4.00 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (€10) | €6 | + 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,162 (€508) | €462 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.81 (€0.19) | €0.17 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 459 (€108) | €57 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€4.98) | €8 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,449 prices entered by 1,685 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in France
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