- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 53 (Rp 208,368) | Rp 64,340 | + 224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (Rp 102,874) | Rp 49,369 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (Rp 73,246) | Rp 27,749 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Rp 25,648) | Rp 19,366 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Rp 51,536) | Rp 26,280 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Rp 28,540) | Rp 13,159 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (Rp 100,166) | Rp 58,741 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Rp 35,352) | Rp 34,445 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.12 (Rp 20,034) | Rp 16,331 | + 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (Rp 49,578) | Rp 31,183 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 93 (Rp 363,420) | Rp 350,688 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (Rp 26,078) | Rp 20,434 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.35 (Rp 17,020) | Rp 17,500 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 203% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,197 (Rp 32,060,034) | Rp 11,751,400 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,300 (Rp 24,641,292) | Rp 8,064,920 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 742 (Rp 2,902,331) | Rp 989,111 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,421 (Rp 25,112,994) | Rp 7,991,320 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,292 (Rp 16,788,358) | Rp 4,734,520 | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 490 (Rp 1,916,193) | Rp 731,905 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 307 (Rp 1,201,396) | Rp 295,762 | + 306% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,532 (Rp 5,990,299) | Rp 4,527,030 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 392 (Rp 1,531,407) | Rp 1,710,320 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (Rp 152,353) | Rp 49,451 | + 208% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (Rp 157,687) | Rp 49,438 | + 219% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 96% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 283 (Rp 1,105,300) | Rp 579,095 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 216 (Rp 846,020) | Rp 401,730 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 387 (Rp 1,512,442) | Rp 1,010,680 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 479 (Rp 1,873,994) | Rp 1,001,470 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,429 (Rp 306,759,066) | Rp 447,987,000 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.12 (Rp 8,301) | Rp 8,785 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 260 (Rp 1,016,013) | Rp 317,976 | + 220% | |
| Personal Care | + 214% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 214% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (Rp 86,414) | Rp 18,285 | + 373% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (Rp 289,026) | Rp 73,114 | + 295% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 273 (Rp 1,067,630) | Rp 346,655 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 26 (Rp 101,874) | Rp 35,210 | + 189% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (Rp 64,402) | Rp 20,752 | + 210% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (Rp 74,420) | Rp 31,100 | + 139% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (Rp 36,732) | Rp 12,324 | + 198% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Rp 50,487) | Rp 12,609 | + 300% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (Rp 235,549) | Rp 95,162 | + 148% | |
| Entertainment | + 144% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 144% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (Rp 760,308) | Rp 213,406 | + 256% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (Rp 302,048) | Rp 96,854 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 296 (Rp 1,157,214) | Rp 384,079 | + 201% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (Rp 1,487,773) | Rp 488,104 | + 205% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (Rp 255,717) | Rp 131,595 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (Rp 83,132) | Rp 48,818 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (Rp 169,441) | Rp 59,752 | + 184% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,077 (Rp 8,123,322) | Rp 8,265,020 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.75 (Rp 2,929) | Rp 1,530 | + 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 443 (Rp 1,734,447) | Rp 576,215 | + 201% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (Rp 76,883) | Rp 23,129 | + 232% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,873 prices entered by 1,437 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 118% more expensive than in Indonesia
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