Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 16% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (€10) | €16 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€6) | €9 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (€4.11) | €5.67 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.55) | €1.11 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.13) | €3.84 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (€1.44) | €2.68 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (€5.29) | €6 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€1.93) | €2.64 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.28 (€0.96) | €1.66 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€2.93) | €1.84 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (€18) | €7 | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.82) | €2.08 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (€1.01) | €1.12 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 23% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,877 (€1,766) | €1,680 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,870 (€1,316) | €1,099 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 670 (€150) | €146 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,821 (€1,081) | €815 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,310 (€742) | €601 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 359 (€80) | €82 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 279 (€62) | €25 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,007 (€226) | €340 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 399 (€89) | €120 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €7 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 30 (€7) | €13 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 233 (€52) | €86 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 186 (€42) | €39 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (€77) | €88 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 362 (€81) | €110 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 46% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,894 (€19,253) | €25,909 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.00 (€0.45) | €1.39 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 123 (€28) | €58 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 18% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€4.86) | €5.09 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 45 (€10) | €8 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 232 (€52) | €25 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (€6) | €4.87 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.06) | €4.41 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.28) | €3.66 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€2.79) | €1.88 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 10 (€2.16) | €2.00 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 68 (€15) | €24 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 206 (€46) | €43 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (€19) | €20 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 657 (€147) | €77 | + 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 253 (€57) | €63 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (€16) | €10 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.63) | €3.58 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (€10) | €6 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,150 (€482) | €475 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.65 (€0.14) | €0.35 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (€64) | €40 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (€4.37) | €10 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in France
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