Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (Rp 221,824) | Rp 51,111 | + 334% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 34 (Rp 145,620) | Rp 61,877 | + 135% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (Rp 74,895) | Rp 30,423 | + 146% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Rp 28,347) | Rp 22,265 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (Rp 59,876) | Rp 28,853 | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.02 (Rp 21,395) | Rp 17,001 | + 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 31 (Rp 130,238) | Rp 65,310 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (Rp 34,314) | Rp 46,717 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (Rp 16,934) | Rp 20,220 | - 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (Rp 46,156) | Rp 35,818 | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (Rp 338,815) | Rp 361,559 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Rp 33,963) | Rp 21,133 | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.99 (Rp 21,242) | Rp 20,433 | + 4% | |
Housing | + 128% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 128% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,431 (Rp 40,175,965) | Rp 22,706,200 | + 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,945 (Rp 25,324,411) | Rp 12,226,400 | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 797 (Rp 3,394,842) | Rp 1,735,350 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 6,217 (Rp 26,483,518) | Rp 9,185,280 | + 188% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,162 (Rp 17,730,087) | Rp 4,750,620 | + 273% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 568 (Rp 2,419,964) | Rp 1,250,250 | + 94% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 283 (Rp 1,203,828) | Rp 355,074 | + 239% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 837 (Rp 3,567,334) | Rp 3,775,180 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (Rp 1,438,304) | Rp 1,744,390 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 47 (Rp 199,445) | Rp 56,362 | + 254% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (Rp 151,149) | Rp 90,892 | + 66% | |
Clothes | + 47% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 238 (Rp 1,011,923) | Rp 737,605 | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 208 (Rp 885,397) | Rp 511,282 | + 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (Rp 1,491,814) | Rp 1,342,120 | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 366 (Rp 1,560,673) | Rp 1,400,490 | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 90% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 90% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 117,172 (Rp 499,154,187) | Rp 527,598,000 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.92 (Rp 12,423) | Rp 12,409 | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 227 (Rp 967,636) | Rp 230,891 | + 319% | |
Personal Care | + 158% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 158% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (Rp 57,287) | Rp 27,948 | + 105% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (Rp 128,804) | Rp 35,309 | + 265% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 285 (Rp 1,212,076) | Rp 328,198 | + 269% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 27 (Rp 114,908) | Rp 114,524 | + 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Rp 72,377) | Rp 23,749 | + 205% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 22 (Rp 92,469) | Rp 34,773 | + 166% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (Rp 54,076) | Rp 33,895 | + 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Rp 53,517) | Rp 9,939 | + 438% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 38 (Rp 161,745) | Rp 114,835 | + 41% | |
Entertainment | + 120% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (Rp 827,052) | Rp 209,471 | + 295% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (Rp 391,458) | Rp 119,365 | + 228% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 396 (Rp 1,685,870) | Rp 400,000 | + 321% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 378 (Rp 1,611,963) | Rp 432,378 | + 273% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (Rp 323,752) | Rp 157,306 | + 106% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (Rp 93,230) | Rp 40,476 | + 130% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 36 (Rp 155,186) | Rp 57,564 | + 170% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,944 (Rp 8,283,254) | Rp 10,732,200 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.78 (Rp 3,320) | Rp 1,881 | + 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 274 (Rp 1,166,494) | Rp 501,142 | + 133% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (Rp 75,062) | Rp 36,781 | + 104% | |
TOTAL | + 101% |
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,667 prices entered by 347 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 101% more expensive than in Indonesia
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