- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 81% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (Rp 226,290) | Rp 66,106 | + 242% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (Rp 110,110) | Rp 50,634 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (Rp 84,408) | Rp 30,568 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Rp 27,472) | Rp 19,074 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Rp 52,568) | Rp 24,685 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Rp 26,881) | Rp 16,247 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (Rp 105,388) | Rp 66,045 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Rp 38,162) | Rp 37,044 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.04 (Rp 20,343) | Rp 18,542 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (Rp 56,624) | Rp 32,310 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 106 (Rp 427,725) | Rp 368,198 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (Rp 28,904) | Rp 19,117 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (Rp 18,079) | Rp 16,216 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 191% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,917 (Rp 31,947,679) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,126 (Rp 24,718,494) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 760 (Rp 3,068,276) | Rp 910,541 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,091 (Rp 24,580,607) | Rp 8,553,620 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,279 (Rp 17,265,631) | Rp 4,943,740 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 536 (Rp 2,163,174) | Rp 619,505 | + 249% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (Rp 1,222,550) | Rp 287,299 | + 326% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,488 (Rp 6,006,155) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 447 (Rp 1,805,127) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (Rp 152,614) | Rp 58,356 | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (Rp 155,726) | Rp 56,285 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 101% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 260 (Rp 1,050,422) | Rp 615,926 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (Rp 854,838) | Rp 397,678 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 404 (Rp 1,629,566) | Rp 985,125 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 469 (Rp 1,893,388) | Rp 811,453 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,133 (Rp 315,291,337) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.29 (Rp 9,225) | Rp 8,898 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 244 (Rp 983,480) | Rp 381,291 | + 158% | |
| Personal Care | + 205% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 205% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (Rp 92,357) | Rp 24,249 | + 281% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (Rp 277,037) | Rp 88,999 | + 211% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 281 (Rp 1,134,805) | Rp 343,185 | + 231% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (Rp 109,791) | Rp 45,191 | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (Rp 65,587) | Rp 23,113 | + 184% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (Rp 78,517) | Rp 34,430 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Rp 44,746) | Rp 14,080 | + 218% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Rp 52,475) | Rp 13,066 | + 302% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (Rp 234,427) | Rp 92,997 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 156% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 156% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 199 (Rp 801,757) | Rp 216,823 | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 78 (Rp 315,775) | Rp 100,274 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 336 (Rp 1,355,131) | Rp 375,594 | + 261% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 360 (Rp 1,454,351) | Rp 505,534 | + 188% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (Rp 269,850) | Rp 133,066 | + 103% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (Rp 88,555) | Rp 46,363 | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 42 (Rp 170,827) | Rp 56,412 | + 203% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,132 (Rp 8,604,306) | Rp 7,752,910 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.83 (Rp 3,365) | Rp 1,617 | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 461 (Rp 1,860,641) | Rp 565,576 | + 229% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Rp 85,797) | Rp 24,489 | + 250% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,159 prices entered by 1,314 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 116% more expensive than in Indonesia
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