Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Germany
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 5% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (€13) | €13 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (€8) | €9 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (€3.86) | €4.60 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.83) | €1.13 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.50) | €3.23 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.20 (€1.39) | €2.59 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (€5.80) | €6 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€2.14) | €2.48 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.06 (€1.09) | €1.67 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€3.55) | €0.98 | + 264% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (€15) | €7 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.20) | €1.91 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.38 (€1.17) | €1.49 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 44% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,913 (€2,384) | €1,718 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,393 (€1,710) | €1,336 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 632 (€169) | €190 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,261 (€1,407) | €1,135 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,695 (€988) | €871 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 466 (€125) | €137 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 355 (€95) | €30 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,296 (€347) | €479 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 380 (€101) | €116 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 42 (€11) | €6 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 43 (€12) | €17 | - 31% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Germany | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (€62) | €87 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 211 (€56) | €41 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 332 (€89) | €97 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 316 (€85) | €125 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,043 (€25,685) | €25,085 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.18 (€0.85) | €1.89 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 300 (€80) | €82 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 52% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (€7) | €10 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (€13) | €8 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 293 (€78) | €47 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (€6) | €3.17 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€5.18) | €2.67 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€4.51) | €2.97 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (€3.99) | €1.68 | + 137% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (€3.89) | €1.78 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (€11) | €22 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 47% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 200 (€54) | €37 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (€26) | €25 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (€63) | €83 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 277 (€74) | €58 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 91 (€24) | €10 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (€5.35) | €3.30 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (€12) | €4.01 | + 204% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,982 (€530) | €462 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.48 (€0.13) | €0.10 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 314 (€84) | €40 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 17 (€4.63) | €7 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,647 prices entered by 549 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 22% more expensive than in Germany
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