Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (€10) | €15 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€6) | €8 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (€4.07) | €3.64 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.61) | €1.22 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.34) | €3.87 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.53) | €1.44 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (€5.08) | €4.93 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€1.95) | €1.39 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.54 (€1.02) | €0.92 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€3.01) | €1.24 | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 76 (€17) | €10 | + 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.75) | €1.95 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.56 (€1.02) | €0.74 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 112% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,712 (€1,725) | €738 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,741 (€1,284) | €519 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 667 (€149) | €115 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,876 (€1,090) | €451 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,526 (€789) | €344 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 359 (€80) | €84 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 281 (€63) | €20 | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 947 (€212) | €278 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 407 (€91) | €100 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (€8) | €7 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (€7) | €6 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 229 (€51) | €72 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 210 (€47) | €31 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 333 (€74) | €86 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 344 (€77) | €92 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 28% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 84,651 (€18,930) | €21,464 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.12 (€0.47) | €1.56 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 112 (€25) | €30 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 25% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (€4.10) | €4.56 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (€11) | €9 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (€58) | €38 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (€7) | €3.76 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.80) | €3.79 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.13) | €3.41 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€2.65) | €1.96 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€2.79) | €2.38 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (€17) | €11 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 18% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 181 (€40) | €33 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (€18) | €15 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (€133) | €41 | + 222% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 273 (€61) | €51 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (€16) | €10 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.74) | €3.87 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (€10) | €4.34 | + 135% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,187 (€489) | €463 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (€0.14) | €0.36 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 307 (€69) | €38 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (€4.53) | €4.68 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 25% more expensive than in Greece
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