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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to France
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 61 (€15) | €15 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.54) | €5.93 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.52) | €1.08 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.30) | €4.41 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.63) | €2.84 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (€7) | €6 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.24) | €2.59 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.79 (€1.16) | €1.73 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 18 (€4.41) | €1.81 | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 111 (€27) | €8 | + 247% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.74) | €2.07 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.58 (€1.11) | €1.14 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 22% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,964 (€1,928) | €1,991 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,889 (€1,426) | €1,529 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 716 (€173) | €155 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,991 (€1,450) | €1,046 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,292 (€1,039) | €807 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 518 (€125) | €108 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (€74) | €23 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,458 (€353) | €359 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 495 (€120) | €109 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€9) | €7 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (€9) | €14 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 17% more expensive than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 275 (€67) | €90 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 222 (€54) | €37 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (€104) | €93 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 488 (€118) | €118 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 20% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,165 (€20,616) | €22,224 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.28 (€0.55) | €1.47 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 228 (€55) | €65 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 41% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.69) | €5.08 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 68 (€16) | €7 | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (€69) | €25 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €4.19 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (€3.72) | €4.27 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€4.96) | €3.61 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.55) | €1.87 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.08) | €2.20 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 61 (€15) | €23 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (€47) | €40 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (€20) | €21 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 491 (€119) | €65 | + 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 342 (€83) | €55 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (€16) | €12 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (€5.48) | €3.96 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (€10) | €6 | + 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,032 (€492) | €436 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.07 (€0.26) | €0.17 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 428 (€104) | €47 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.05) | €8 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 11% more expensive than in France
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