Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (Rp 176,709) | Rp 48,924 | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (Rp 112,213) | Rp 55,115 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (Rp 77,965) | Rp 32,165 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Rp 27,016) | Rp 20,580 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (Rp 56,499) | Rp 25,337 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Rp 26,901) | Rp 17,064 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (Rp 91,404) | Rp 61,721 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Rp 34,452) | Rp 37,576 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (Rp 18,053) | Rp 19,651 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (Rp 52,411) | Rp 33,333 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (Rp 317,435) | Rp 374,037 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Rp 30,640) | Rp 18,761 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (Rp 18,351) | Rp 18,326 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 111% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,687 (Rp 30,000,785) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,728 (Rp 22,357,048) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (Rp 2,678,233) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (Rp 18,906,994) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (Rp 13,327,489) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (Rp 1,423,828) | Rp 979,539 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (Rp 1,080,005) | Rp 329,516 | + 228% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (Rp 3,708,620) | Rp 4,258,580 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (Rp 1,465,016) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (Rp 145,361) | Rp 66,640 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (Rp 127,118) | Rp 68,439 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (Rp 879,854) | Rp 680,041 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (Rp 806,350) | Rp 424,371 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (Rp 1,320,736) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (Rp 1,348,337) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (Rp 333,869,860) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (Rp 8,054) | Rp 8,926 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (Rp 496,569) | Rp 228,023 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 173% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 173% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (Rp 71,622) | Rp 23,270 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (Rp 195,184) | Rp 59,151 | + 230% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (Rp 1,014,342) | Rp 256,292 | + 296% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (Rp 119,012) | Rp 80,956 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Rp 66,358) | Rp 22,650 | + 193% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (Rp 72,024) | Rp 44,295 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (Rp 46,169) | Rp 22,030 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (Rp 48,771) | Rp 12,336 | + 295% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (Rp 294,387) | Rp 89,053 | + 231% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 116% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (Rp 739,227) | Rp 176,169 | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (Rp 327,567) | Rp 105,763 | + 210% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (Rp 2,320,738) | Rp 650,328 | + 257% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (Rp 1,028,003) | Rp 361,319 | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (Rp 287,031) | Rp 133,391 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (Rp 83,683) | Rp 36,857 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (Rp 175,606) | Rp 48,318 | + 263% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (Rp 7,837,519) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (Rp 2,482) | Rp 1,787 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (Rp 1,158,486) | Rp 604,695 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (Rp 76,828) | Rp 28,321 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,451 prices entered by 472 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 77% more expensive than in Indonesia
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