- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 53 (€12) | €15 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (€6) | €7 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.33) | €4.83 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.55) | €1.21 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.07) | €4.02 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.71) | €1.43 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (€5.93) | €5.01 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.13) | €1.55 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.20 (€1.21) | €0.83 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (€2.73) | €1.20 | + 128% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 89 (€21) | €9 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.55) | €1.90 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.31 (€1.01) | €0.74 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 161% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,155 (€1,905) | €695 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,349 (€1,483) | €474 | + 213% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 760 (€178) | €132 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,440 (€1,504) | €452 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,234 (€989) | €300 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 485 (€113) | €93 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 304 (€71) | €19 | + 266% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,541 (€360) | €328 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 386 (€90) | €94 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 40 (€9) | €8 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (€9) | €6 | + 50% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 22% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 276 (€65) | €81 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 219 (€51) | €33 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 386 (€90) | €90 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 473 (€110) | €103 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 20% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,370 (€18,543) | €20,329 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.08 (€0.49) | €1.51 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 267 (€62) | €31 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 36% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.28) | €3.27 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (€17) | €11 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 273 (€64) | €40 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (€6) | €4.13 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.91) | €3.82 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.37) | €3.77 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (€2.15) | €1.63 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.01) | €2.15 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (€14) | €12 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (€45) | €30 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (€18) | €15 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 296 (€69) | €39 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 377 (€88) | €51 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 66 (€15) | €9 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.96) | €3.77 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (€10) | €4.32 | + 133% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,077 (€485) | €552 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.72 (€0.17) | €0.50 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 441 (€103) | €41 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (€4.56) | €4.34 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Greece
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