- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (Rp 219,390) | Rp 68,713 | + 219% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (Rp 107,932) | Rp 50,595 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (Rp 79,380) | Rp 30,141 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Rp 26,949) | Rp 19,176 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Rp 52,782) | Rp 25,114 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Rp 26,537) | Rp 14,492 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (Rp 107,270) | Rp 66,214 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Rp 36,768) | Rp 35,559 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.81 (Rp 19,466) | Rp 17,545 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (Rp 59,560) | Rp 33,489 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 98 (Rp 395,890) | Rp 346,359 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (Rp 29,016) | Rp 19,103 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (Rp 18,136) | Rp 16,652 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 198% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 198% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,131 (Rp 32,940,539) | Rp 12,147,400 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,107 (Rp 24,740,557) | Rp 10,028,900 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 755 (Rp 3,057,771) | Rp 893,849 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,283 (Rp 25,453,668) | Rp 8,365,540 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,291 (Rp 17,383,847) | Rp 4,983,150 | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 509 (Rp 2,063,415) | Rp 651,799 | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (Rp 1,228,533) | Rp 281,056 | + 337% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,399 (Rp 5,668,425) | Rp 4,905,610 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 418 (Rp 1,692,571) | Rp 1,838,430 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (Rp 154,687) | Rp 56,108 | + 176% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (Rp 155,770) | Rp 54,050 | + 188% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 92% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 255 (Rp 1,034,126) | Rp 608,039 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (Rp 860,229) | Rp 411,092 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (Rp 1,518,983) | Rp 973,497 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 422 (Rp 1,708,399) | Rp 931,119 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 51% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,928 (Rp 319,743,171) | Rp 457,200,000 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.24 (Rp 9,070) | Rp 8,707 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 254 (Rp 1,028,150) | Rp 356,727 | + 188% | |
| Personal Care | + 204% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 204% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (Rp 88,373) | Rp 23,597 | + 275% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 68 (Rp 277,370) | Rp 93,616 | + 196% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 259 (Rp 1,048,685) | Rp 335,478 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (Rp 109,882) | Rp 42,380 | + 159% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Rp 69,222) | Rp 22,608 | + 206% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (Rp 76,593) | Rp 33,284 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Rp 45,163) | Rp 13,832 | + 227% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Rp 51,936) | Rp 14,078 | + 269% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (Rp 225,608) | Rp 83,056 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 158% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (Rp 793,439) | Rp 201,939 | + 293% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (Rp 310,317) | Rp 100,459 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 295 (Rp 1,197,015) | Rp 395,511 | + 203% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 374 (Rp 1,514,210) | Rp 507,743 | + 198% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (Rp 265,122) | Rp 134,353 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (Rp 86,919) | Rp 48,482 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (Rp 176,026) | Rp 56,534 | + 211% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,158 (Rp 8,741,245) | Rp 7,577,940 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.80 (Rp 3,229) | Rp 1,647 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 443 (Rp 1,793,994) | Rp 574,443 | + 212% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Rp 85,256) | Rp 23,565 | + 262% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,870 prices entered by 1,390 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia
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