- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Greece
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Greece
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 26% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 59 (€14) | €14 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (€5.10) | €4.37 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.59) | €1.17 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.15) | €4.04 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.68) | €1.44 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (€6) | €5.05 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (€2.31) | €1.49 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.90 (€1.17) | €0.84 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (€3.54) | €1.15 | + 208% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 111 (€27) | €8 | + 236% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.67) | €1.89 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.54 (€1.09) | €0.77 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 167% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,130 (€1,946) | €653 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,089 (€1,457) | €477 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 731 (€175) | €150 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,066 (€1,452) | €418 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,475 (€1,071) | €289 | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 517 (€124) | €95 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (€73) | €19 | + 279% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,455 (€348) | €352 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 431 (€103) | €84 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (€9) | €7 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (€9) | €6 | + 51% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 43% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 271 (€65) | €74 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 228 (€55) | €28 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 434 (€104) | €87 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 508 (€122) | €103 | + 17% | |
| 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 77,604 (€18,572) | €19,382 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.31 (€0.55) | €1.57 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 236 (€56) | €30 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 26 (€6) | €3.27 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 72 (€17) | €8 | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 294 (€70) | €41 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €4.50 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (€3.90) | €3.87 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (€4.93) | €3.76 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.65) | €1.63 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.08) | €2.14 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 65 (€16) | €11 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 20% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (€47) | €28 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (€19) | €15 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 414 (€99) | €39 | + 156% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (€84) | €46 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (€16) | €9 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (€5.53) | €3.65 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (€10) | €4.39 | + 130% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,980 (€474) | €486 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.92 (€0.22) | €0.70 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 468 (€112) | €34 | + 225% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.08) | €4.39 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 54% more expensive than in Greece
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