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| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 128% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 62 (4,960 Ft) | 1,915 Ft | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (2,267 Ft) | 1,594 Ft | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (1,424 Ft) | 744 Ft | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 5.92 (476 Ft) | 237 Ft | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (1,043 Ft) | 567 Ft | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (549 Ft) | 533 Ft | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (1,985 Ft) | 914 Ft | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (700 Ft) | 311 Ft | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.61 (371 Ft) | 233 Ft | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (1,333 Ft) | 246 Ft | + 443% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 116 (9,313 Ft) | 1,441 Ft | + 546% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (572 Ft) | 399 Ft | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.23 (340 Ft) | 136 Ft | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 126% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,718 (620,158 Ft) | 254,704 Ft | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,744 (461,514 Ft) | 171,464 Ft | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 746 (59,920 Ft) | 47,575 Ft | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 5,413 (434,913 Ft) | 165,531 Ft | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 3,538 (284,312 Ft) | 124,964 Ft | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 549 (44,103 Ft) | 29,532 Ft | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 304 (24,404 Ft) | 3,356 Ft | + 627% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,407 (113,019 Ft) | 126,786 Ft | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 461 (37,069 Ft) | 26,250 Ft | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 44 (3,557 Ft) | 3,234 Ft | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (2,748 Ft) | 3,588 Ft | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 31% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 277 (22,263 Ft) | 20,049 Ft | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 191 (15,354 Ft) | 10,852 Ft | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 416 (33,388 Ft) | 24,870 Ft | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 388 (31,208 Ft) | 27,718 Ft | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 37% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 89,346 (7,179,053 Ft) | 5,836,600 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.23 (179 Ft) | 389 Ft | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 234 (18,769 Ft) | 9,566 Ft | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 70% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (1,871 Ft) | 2,125 Ft | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 70 (5,597 Ft) | 2,758 Ft | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 (22,730 Ft) | 10,316 Ft | + 120% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 26 (2,071 Ft) | 1,193 Ft | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 14 (1,126 Ft) | 847 Ft | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (1,503 Ft) | 786 Ft | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (751 Ft) | 395 Ft | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 10 (782 Ft) | 480 Ft | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 55 (4,431 Ft) | 2,393 Ft | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 125% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 192 (15,467 Ft) | 6,826 Ft | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (6,733 Ft) | 3,368 Ft | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 502 (40,350 Ft) | 12,525 Ft | + 222% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 327 (26,253 Ft) | 11,377 Ft | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (5,833 Ft) | 1,729 Ft | + 237% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (1,892 Ft) | 636 Ft | + 197% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (3,483 Ft) | 536 Ft | + 550% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 1,693 (136,047 Ft) | 151,900 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (62 Ft) | 27 Ft | + 131% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 390 (31,346 Ft) | 10,845 Ft | + 189% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (1,712 Ft) | 1,346 Ft | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 94% more expensive than in Hungary
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