Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to France
Currency:
Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 20% cheaper than in France | ||||
United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (€13) | €19 | - 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (€9) | €11 | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (€4.39) | €7 | - 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.66) | €1.37 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.51) | €4.68 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (€1.25) | €3.40 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (€8) | €7 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€2.01) | €2.76 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (€0.99) | €1.86 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (€2.71) | €2.50 | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (€20) | €9 | + 114% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.99) | €2.31 | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (€1.25) | €1.30 | - 4% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 33% more expensive than in France | ||||
United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (€2,356) | €1,708 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (€1,485) | €1,334 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (€199) | €191 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (€1,553) | €1,032 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (€1,040) | €849 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (€142) | €135 | + 5% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (€71) | €28 | + 155% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (€209) | €457 | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (€84) | €141 | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (€12) | €11 | + 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (€9) | €16 | - 46% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 5% cheaper than in France | ||||
United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (€59) | €96 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (€52) | €40 | + 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (€87) | €100 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (€92) | €126 | - 27% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in France | ||||
United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (€29,271) | €29,525 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (€0.73) | €1.89 | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (€57) | €61 | - 6% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 23% more expensive than in France | ||||
United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (€3.36) | €3.03 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (€8) | €8 | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (€71) | €32 | + 125% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (€7) | €3.65 | + 85% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€4.24) | €3.90 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (€5.42) | €3.83 | + 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (€3.17) | €2.58 | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.14) | €2.81 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (€9) | €21 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 4% more expensive than in France | ||||
United Arab Emirates | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (€49) | €48 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (€23) | €24 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (€99) | €103 | - 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (€95) | €75 | + 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (€19) | €12 | + 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (€5.47) | €5.04 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (€486) | €623 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (€0.19) | €0.24 | - 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (€68) | €36 | + 90% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (€4.40) | €11 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,180 prices entered by 475 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in France
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