- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 22% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (€14) | €14 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (€5.05) | €4.40 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.64) | €1.21 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.15) | €3.87 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.61) | €1.49 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€6) | €5.19 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.28) | €1.62 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.04 (€1.22) | €0.81 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (€3.39) | €1.19 | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 106 (€26) | €9 | + 189% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.73) | €1.87 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (€1.08) | €0.76 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 166% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,913 (€1,911) | €679 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,126 (€1,480) | €482 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 760 (€184) | €139 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,091 (€1,471) | €445 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,279 (€1,033) | €292 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 536 (€129) | €103 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (€73) | €19 | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,488 (€360) | €335 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 447 (€108) | €89 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €7 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (€9) | €5.92 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 30% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 260 (€63) | €76 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (€51) | €31 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 404 (€98) | €92 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 469 (€113) | €102 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 21% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,133 (€18,873) | €20,002 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.29 (€0.55) | €1.56 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 244 (€59) | €30 | + 94% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.62) | €3.60 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (€17) | €9 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 281 (€68) | €41 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (€7) | €4.44 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (€3.93) | €3.66 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.70) | €3.54 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.68) | €1.58 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.14) | €2.09 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (€14) | €11 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 39% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 199 (€48) | €28 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 78 (€19) | €15 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 336 (€81) | €37 | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 360 (€87) | €46 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (€16) | €9 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (€5.30) | €3.78 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (€10) | €4.34 | + 137% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,132 (€515) | €504 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.83 (€0.20) | €0.48 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 461 (€111) | €36 | + 207% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.14) | €4.34 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 57% more expensive than in Greece
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