Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 50 (5,431 Ft) | 3,862 Ft | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (3,772 Ft) | 2,809 Ft | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (2,111 Ft) | 1,119 Ft | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (701 Ft) | 413 Ft | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (1,284 Ft) | 1,138 Ft | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.45 (597 Ft) | 971 Ft | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (2,880 Ft) | 2,824 Ft | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (957 Ft) | 567 Ft | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.45 (486 Ft) | 469 Ft | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (1,089 Ft) | 363 Ft | + 200% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 59 (6,406 Ft) | 2,062 Ft | + 211% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (903 Ft) | 750 Ft | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 5.14 (563 Ft) | 311 Ft | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 162% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 162% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,872 (970,543 Ft) | 398,505 Ft | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,605 (722,529 Ft) | 300,170 Ft | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 842 (92,110 Ft) | 45,637 Ft | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 7,429 (812,707 Ft) | 233,037 Ft | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,874 (533,227 Ft) | 192,023 Ft | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 596 (65,146 Ft) | 34,110 Ft | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 262 (28,633 Ft) | 6,528 Ft | + 339% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 832 (91,001 Ft) | 125,536 Ft | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 321 (35,135 Ft) | 33,822 Ft | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (4,038 Ft) | 4,214 Ft | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (3,620 Ft) | 3,112 Ft | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 62% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 166 (18,106 Ft) | 24,710 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 234 (25,595 Ft) | 10,841 Ft | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 398 (43,496 Ft) | 27,909 Ft | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (51,918 Ft) | 35,331 Ft | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 49% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,640 (9,696,761 Ft) | 9,731,730 Ft | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (319 Ft) | 626 Ft | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 207 (22,624 Ft) | 8,827 Ft | + 156% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 102% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (2,391 Ft) | 3,301 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 125 (13,681 Ft) | 4,569 Ft | + 199% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 547 (59,865 Ft) | 18,279 Ft | + 228% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (3,013 Ft) | 2,209 Ft | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (2,051 Ft) | 1,045 Ft | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (2,346 Ft) | 1,843 Ft | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (1,225 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (1,609 Ft) | 1,037 Ft | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 47 (5,178 Ft) | 5,164 Ft | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 81% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (21,210 Ft) | 12,898 Ft | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (8,802 Ft) | 5,452 Ft | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 914 (100,000 Ft) | 17,115 Ft | + 484% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 352 (38,464 Ft) | 21,184 Ft | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 78 (8,493 Ft) | 2,248 Ft | + 278% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 27 (2,949 Ft) | 1,256 Ft | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (4,446 Ft) | 906 Ft | + 391% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,688 (184,661 Ft) | 230,115 Ft | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.70 (77 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 247 (27,002 Ft) | 21,694 Ft | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (1,936 Ft) | 2,159 Ft | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,307 prices entered by 290 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 88% more expensive than in Hungary
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