Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 88% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (3,704 Ft) | 2,155 Ft | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (2,303 Ft) | 1,656 Ft | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (1,525 Ft) | 704 Ft | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (588 Ft) | 264 Ft | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (1,202 Ft) | 596 Ft | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (558 Ft) | 634 Ft | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (1,860 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (705 Ft) | 430 Ft | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.55 (370 Ft) | 279 Ft | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (1,040 Ft) | 248 Ft | + 319% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 75 (6,054 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 257% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (624 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.45 (361 Ft) | 161 Ft | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 109% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,645 (620,973 Ft) | 295,399 Ft | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,738 (466,106 Ft) | 197,370 Ft | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 661 (53,732 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,915 (399,239 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,499 (284,262 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 336 (27,302 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 280 (22,760 Ft) | 4,151 Ft | + 448% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 956 (77,638 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 392 (31,830 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (3,078 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (2,635 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 18% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 233 (18,910 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (17,204 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 337 (27,397 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 336 (27,308 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 9% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 84,981 (6,903,082 Ft) | 6,385,690 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.12 (172 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 122 (9,926 Ft) | 9,805 Ft | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 30% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (1,491 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (4,062 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (21,111 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (2,477 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (1,381 Ft) | 829 Ft | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (1,499 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (961 Ft) | 451 Ft | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (1,015 Ft) | 494 Ft | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (6,127 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 101% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 181 (14,700 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (6,453 Ft) | 3,558 Ft | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (48,301 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | + 150% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 273 (22,176 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (5,941 Ft) | 2,202 Ft | + 170% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (1,720 Ft) | 664 Ft | + 159% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (3,705 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 630% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,187 (177,654 Ft) | 159,516 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.62 (51 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 310 (25,163 Ft) | 12,368 Ft | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (1,662 Ft) | 1,435 Ft | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 64% more expensive than in Hungary
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