Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 23% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (€14) | €11 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (€4.34) | €3.88 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.55) | €0.96 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.77) | €2.95 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.83 (€1.46) | €2.40 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (€5.52) | €5.03 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€2.10) | €2.38 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.12 (€1.03) | €1.59 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (€4.38) | €0.96 | + 356% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 86 (€22) | €6 | + 238% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.90) | €1.78 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.02 (€1.01) | €1.34 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 33% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,518 (€1,886) | €1,481 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,190 (€1,302) | €1,095 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 719 (€180) | €201 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,182 (€1,300) | €934 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,432 (€861) | €715 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 459 (€115) | €131 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 313 (€78) | €23 | + 243% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,251 (€314) | €404 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 324 (€81) | €84 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €6 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (€9) | €14 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 215 (€54) | €83 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 195 (€49) | €38 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 372 (€93) | €90 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 367 (€92) | €116 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 21% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,560 (€22,216) | €21,642 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.20 (€0.55) | €1.43 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 241 (€61) | €77 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 32% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (€4.27) | €6 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (€16) | €11 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 253 (€64) | €56 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (€5.42) | €3.64 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (€3.77) | €2.06 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€4.99) | €2.38 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (€2.41) | €1.48 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€2.90) | €1.60 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (€14) | €19 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 45% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 167 (€42) | €33 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (€21) | €20 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 352 (€88) | €95 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 317 (€80) | €60 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 70 (€18) | €9 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (€5.89) | €3.26 | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 44 (€11) | €3.77 | + 193% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,625 (€408) | €468 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (€0.18) | €0.10 | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 356 (€89) | €42 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.26) | €7 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 16% more expensive than in Germany
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