- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 22% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (€12) | €16 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (€5.72) | €8 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (€4.02) | €6 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.50) | €1.21 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€2.80) | €4.14 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.64) | €2.68 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (€5.32) | €7 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.07) | €2.56 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.23 (€1.15) | €1.90 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (€2.27) | €2.09 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (€18) | €9 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 6 (€1.38) | €2.03 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.14 (€0.91) | €1.15 | - 21% | |
| 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 8,317 (€1,835) | €2,243 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,494 (€1,432) | €1,591 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 726 (€160) | €155 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,465 (€1,426) | €1,039 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,240 (€935) | €860 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 446 (€98) | €99 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 312 (€69) | €23 | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,494 (€330) | €371 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 397 (€88) | €108 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€8) | €8 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (€9) | €14 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 0% more expensive than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 285 (€63) | €92 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 224 (€49) | €37 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 369 (€81) | €104 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 457 (€101) | €140 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,700 (€17,360) | €23,481 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.97 (€0.43) | €1.41 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 241 (€53) | €68 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 34% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (€4.64) | €5.63 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 86 (€19) | €7 | + 191% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 274 (€60) | €26 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 25 (€5.53) | €4.46 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.78) | €4.12 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€3.96) | €3.88 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (€2.12) | €1.83 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (€3.00) | €2.31 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (€13) | €24 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (€43) | €44 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 76 (€17) | €20 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 341 (€75) | €89 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 408 (€90) | €70 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (€16) | €11 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.56) | €4.00 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€10) | €6 | + 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,017 (€445) | €480 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.34 (€0.30) | €0.40 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 453 (€100) | €58 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 17 (€3.78) | €7 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 9,991 prices entered by 1,860 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 5% cheaper than in France
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