Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 17% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (€11) | €17 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (€3.77) | €5.45 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.63) | €1.24 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.70) | €4.12 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.93 (€1.26) | €3.04 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (€5.06) | €7 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€2.03) | €2.63 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (€0.94) | €2.03 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (€2.57) | €1.03 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (€16) | €7 | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.17) | €2.11 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (€1.14) | €1.63 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 31% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,899 (€2,532) | €1,848 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,073 (€1,809) | €1,515 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (€226) | €235 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (€1,522) | €1,206 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (€1,025) | €939 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (€166) | €203 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (€84) | €32 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (€238) | €364 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (€91) | €116 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (€11) | €10 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (€9) | €17 | - 45% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 5% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (€50) | €82 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (€47) | €39 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (€87) | €92 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (€87) | €121 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 47% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 93,159 (€23,824) | €26,798 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.10 (€0.79) | €1.85 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (€25) | €64 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (€3.44) | €8 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (€8) | €8 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (€70) | €74 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €3.24 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€4.35) | €2.65 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (€5.85) | €3.18 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (€3.25) | €1.72 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€3.05) | €1.58 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (€11) | €23 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 21% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (€43) | €45 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (€24) | €23 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (€82) | €177 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (€75) | €63 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (€21) | €10 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€5.26) | €3.55 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (€10) | €4.06 | + 149% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (€498) | €617 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (€0.18) | €0.10 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (€67) | €42 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (€5.05) | €8 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Germany
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