Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (Rp 176,236) | Rp 46,670 | + 278% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (Rp 134,472) | Rp 60,147 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (Rp 62,260) | Rp 27,259 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Rp 26,792) | Rp 22,140 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (Rp 63,303) | Rp 29,420 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.00 (Rp 21,106) | Rp 18,202 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (Rp 83,413) | Rp 65,816 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (Rp 33,439) | Rp 44,338 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (Rp 15,452) | Rp 23,243 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (Rp 42,385) | Rp 35,532 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (Rp 268,849) | Rp 357,873 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Rp 35,853) | Rp 21,944 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (Rp 18,851) | Rp 20,736 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 164% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 164% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,818 (Rp 41,414,072) | Rp 20,539,400 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,908 (Rp 29,139,362) | Rp 10,735,200 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (Rp 3,735,005) | Rp 1,054,360 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (Rp 25,098,535) | Rp 8,329,670 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (Rp 16,898,733) | Rp 4,676,900 | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (Rp 2,742,149) | Rp 555,271 | + 394% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (Rp 1,393,323) | Rp 405,895 | + 243% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (Rp 3,927,131) | Rp 4,110,400 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (Rp 1,497,080) | Rp 1,797,940 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (Rp 179,998) | Rp 58,625 | + 207% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (Rp 154,898) | Rp 87,033 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (Rp 818,120) | Rp 746,172 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (Rp 782,334) | Rp 494,843 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 340 (Rp 1,434,985) | Rp 1,256,500 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (Rp 1,434,251) | Rp 1,345,870 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 95,977 (Rp 404,842,311) | Rp 553,625,000 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.08 (Rp 13,004) | Rp 11,228 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (Rp 413,883) | Rp 197,899 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 130% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (Rp 56,723) | Rp 22,717 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (Rp 127,538) | Rp 48,531 | + 163% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (Rp 1,147,040) | Rp 355,517 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (Rp 116,686) | Rp 115,732 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Rp 71,793) | Rp 23,036 | + 212% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (Rp 96,489) | Rp 32,995 | + 192% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (Rp 53,659) | Rp 49,135 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (Rp 50,252) | Rp 17,984 | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (Rp 181,580) | Rp 87,591 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 87% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (Rp 712,220) | Rp 194,090 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (Rp 388,403) | Rp 120,586 | + 222% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (Rp 1,348,417) | Rp 3,533,850 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (Rp 1,233,119) | Rp 419,806 | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (Rp 339,856) | Rp 119,009 | + 186% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (Rp 86,783) | Rp 37,625 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (Rp 167,027) | Rp 44,445 | + 276% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (Rp 8,217,602) | Rp 11,422,800 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (Rp 2,993) | Rp 2,007 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (Rp 1,097,317) | Rp 460,261 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (Rp 82,162) | Rp 37,374 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 81% more expensive than in Indonesia
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