Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (€10) | €12 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€6) | €8 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.42) | €3.65 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.56) | €0.98 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.32) | €2.99 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.61) | €2.65 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (€5.32) | €5.21 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.02) | €2.41 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.51 (€1.03) | €1.52 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€3.05) | €0.90 | + 240% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (€18) | €7 | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.85) | €1.75 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.65 (€1.06) | €1.27 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 19% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,762 (€1,764) | €1,454 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,728 (€1,302) | €1,216 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (€156) | €162 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,762 (€1,082) | €932 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (€776) | €697 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (€83) | €122 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (€63) | €27 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (€216) | €369 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (€85) | €100 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€8) | €6 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (€7) | €15 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (€53) | €76 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 192 (€44) | €36 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (€78) | €88 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (€78) | €115 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 48% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (€19,436) | €22,750 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (€0.47) | €1.31 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (€29) | €70 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 36% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€4.92) | €7 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (€11) | €9 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (€59) | €52 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (€7) | €3.16 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.86) | €2.18 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.19) | €2.29 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€2.69) | €1.33 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€2.84) | €1.64 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 70 (€16) | €20 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (€43) | €36 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (€19) | €22 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (€135) | €108 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (€60) | €57 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (€17) | €9 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.87) | €3.39 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€10) | €3.62 | + 183% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,834 (€417) | €496 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (€0.14) | €0.12 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (€65) | €39 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (€4.44) | €7 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Germany
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