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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 61 (€15) | €11 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.54) | €3.65 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.52) | €0.95 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.30) | €3.14 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.63) | €2.50 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 28 (€7) | €5.14 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.24) | €2.44 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.79 (€1.16) | €1.61 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 18 (€4.41) | €0.91 | + 385% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 111 (€27) | €6 | + 322% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.74) | €1.82 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.58 (€1.11) | €1.33 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 44% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,964 (€1,928) | €1,464 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,889 (€1,425) | €1,063 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 716 (€173) | €190 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,991 (€1,450) | €894 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,292 (€1,039) | €671 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 518 (€125) | €131 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (€74) | €23 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,458 (€353) | €374 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 495 (€120) | €108 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€9) | €5.35 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (€9) | €13 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 22% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 275 (€67) | €85 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 222 (€54) | €36 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (€104) | €88 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 488 (€118) | €108 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 24% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,165 (€20,614) | €20,525 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.28 (€0.55) | €1.44 | - 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 228 (€55) | €74 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 44% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.69) | €5.96 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 68 (€16) | €10 | + 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (€69) | €58 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €3.43 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (€3.72) | €2.26 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (€4.96) | €2.21 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.55) | €1.31 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.08) | €1.41 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 61 (€15) | €20 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 68% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 193 (€47) | €32 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 83 (€20) | €22 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 491 (€119) | €92 | + 29% | |
| 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) | €9 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (€5.48) | €3.27 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (€10) | €3.42 | + 192% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,032 (€492) | €431 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.07 (€0.26) | €0.10 | + 153% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 428 (€104) | €36 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.05) | €7 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Germany
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