Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 80% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (4,723 Ft) | 2,744 Ft | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (3,142 Ft) | 1,988 Ft | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (1,484 Ft) | 843 Ft | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (699 Ft) | 349 Ft | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (1,390 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.14 (528 Ft) | 878 Ft | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 21 (2,170 Ft) | 1,638 Ft | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (797 Ft) | 518 Ft | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.03 (414 Ft) | 291 Ft | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (1,292 Ft) | 292 Ft | + 342% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 54 (5,501 Ft) | 2,037 Ft | + 170% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (794 Ft) | 469 Ft | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.50 (462 Ft) | 213 Ft | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 214% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 214% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,999 (924,384 Ft) | 323,186 Ft | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,219 (638,746 Ft) | 213,332 Ft | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 615 (63,210 Ft) | 48,202 Ft | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,502 (565,188 Ft) | 176,373 Ft | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,838 (394,202 Ft) | 149,439 Ft | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 468 (48,045 Ft) | 29,248 Ft | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 346 (35,517 Ft) | 4,157 Ft | + 754% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,326 (136,194 Ft) | 109,085 Ft | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (40,474 Ft) | 39,391 Ft | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (4,051 Ft) | 3,718 Ft | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 43 (4,436 Ft) | 2,098 Ft | + 111% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (24,418 Ft) | 29,321 Ft | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 209 (21,502 Ft) | 12,599 Ft | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 332 (34,063 Ft) | 25,638 Ft | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 318 (32,700 Ft) | 34,104 Ft | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 95% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 94,593 (9,716,299 Ft) | 8,048,940 Ft | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.14 (323 Ft) | 484 Ft | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 302 (31,063 Ft) | 8,875 Ft | + 250% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 78% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 27 (2,731 Ft) | 3,036 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 46 (4,720 Ft) | 4,105 Ft | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 310 (31,868 Ft) | 16,176 Ft | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 20 (2,095 Ft) | 1,500 Ft | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 22 (2,298 Ft) | 948 Ft | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (1,981 Ft) | 782 Ft | + 153% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 16 (1,625 Ft) | 489 Ft | + 233% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (1,378 Ft) | 768 Ft | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (4,413 Ft) | 3,784 Ft | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 93% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 201 (20,642 Ft) | 10,245 Ft | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 95 (9,707 Ft) | 5,225 Ft | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 455 (46,736 Ft) | 17,579 Ft | + 166% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 273 (28,047 Ft) | 15,379 Ft | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 99 (10,166 Ft) | 1,964 Ft | + 418% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 19 (1,983 Ft) | 930 Ft | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (4,656 Ft) | 639 Ft | + 629% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,105 (216,183 Ft) | 196,028 Ft | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.48 (49 Ft) | 21 Ft | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 300 (30,852 Ft) | 15,859 Ft | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (1,829 Ft) | 2,868 Ft | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 30, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 122% more expensive than in Hungary
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