- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 11% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (€13) | €15 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (€6) | €7 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (€4.57) | €4.95 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.55) | €1.20 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.04) | €4.15 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.53) | €1.50 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€6) | €5.29 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.12) | €1.59 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.81 (€1.12) | €0.83 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (€3.43) | €1.19 | + 189% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 98 (€23) | €9 | + 163% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.67) | €1.90 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (€1.04) | €0.74 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 160% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,131 (€1,895) | €680 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,107 (€1,424) | €485 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 755 (€176) | €139 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,283 (€1,465) | €440 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,291 (€1,000) | €301 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 509 (€119) | €100 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (€71) | €19 | + 269% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,399 (€326) | €324 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 418 (€97) | €91 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €7 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (€9) | €6 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 16% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 255 (€60) | €82 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (€49) | €32 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (€87) | €93 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 422 (€98) | €103 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 19% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,928 (€18,398) | €20,407 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.24 (€0.52) | €1.53 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 254 (€59) | €31 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 34% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€5.09) | €3.84 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 68 (€16) | €11 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 259 (€60) | €38 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (€6) | €4.22 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.98) | €3.82 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.41) | €3.64 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.60) | €1.87 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€2.99) | €2.07 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (€13) | €12 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 25% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (€46) | €28 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (€18) | €15 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 295 (€69) | €38 | + 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 374 (€87) | €50 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (€15) | €9 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€5.00) | €3.76 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (€10) | €4.35 | + 133% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,158 (€503) | €524 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.80 (€0.19) | €0.55 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 443 (€103) | €41 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€4.91) | €4.34 | + 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.23310
EUR
/
AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,473 prices entered by 1,453 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Greece
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 83% more expensive than in Greece
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Greece
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 33% cheaper than in Greece
- Cost of living in Angola is 57% more expensive than in Greece
- Cost of living in Albania is 36% cheaper than in Greece
- Cost of living in Armenia is 46% cheaper than in Greece
- Cost of living in Argentina is 51% cheaper than in Greece
- Cost of living in Andorra is 15% more expensive than in Greece