Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (4,191 Ft) | 3,378 Ft | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (3,198 Ft) | 2,531 Ft | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (1,481 Ft) | 944 Ft | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (637 Ft) | 476 Ft | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (1,505 Ft) | 1,184 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.00 (502 Ft) | 1,140 Ft | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (1,984 Ft) | 2,297 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (795 Ft) | 540 Ft | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (367 Ft) | 400 Ft | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (1,008 Ft) | 366 Ft | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (6,393 Ft) | 2,702 Ft | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (853 Ft) | 631 Ft | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (448 Ft) | 465 Ft | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 165% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,818 (984,825 Ft) | 365,445 Ft | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,908 (692,933 Ft) | 256,867 Ft | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (88,818 Ft) | 52,587 Ft | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (596,842 Ft) | 207,517 Ft | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (401,851 Ft) | 157,009 Ft | + 156% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (65,208 Ft) | 33,829 Ft | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (33,133 Ft) | 4,635 Ft | + 615% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (93,387 Ft) | 120,602 Ft | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (35,601 Ft) | 36,887 Ft | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (4,280 Ft) | 3,871 Ft | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (3,683 Ft) | 3,596 Ft | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 15% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (19,455 Ft) | 27,750 Ft | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (18,604 Ft) | 12,158 Ft | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 340 (34,124 Ft) | 28,654 Ft | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (34,106 Ft) | 35,591 Ft | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 95,977 (9,627,133 Ft) | 9,771,450 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.08 (309 Ft) | 637 Ft | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (9,842 Ft) | 9,649 Ft | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 14% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (1,349 Ft) | 3,052 Ft | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (3,033 Ft) | 4,083 Ft | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (27,277 Ft) | 20,185 Ft | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (2,775 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (1,707 Ft) | 1,115 Ft | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (2,295 Ft) | 1,341 Ft | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (1,276 Ft) | 1,134 Ft | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (1,195 Ft) | 1,148 Ft | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (4,318 Ft) | 4,563 Ft | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 58% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (16,937 Ft) | 11,336 Ft | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (9,236 Ft) | 4,970 Ft | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (32,065 Ft) | 17,362 Ft | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (29,324 Ft) | 16,644 Ft | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (8,082 Ft) | 2,873 Ft | + 181% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (2,064 Ft) | 940 Ft | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (3,972 Ft) | 795 Ft | + 400% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (195,414 Ft) | 289,013 Ft | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (71 Ft) | 35 Ft | + 104% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (26,094 Ft) | 18,507 Ft | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (1,954 Ft) | 2,046 Ft | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Hungary
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