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 55 (Rp 210,228) | Rp 62,389 | + 237% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (Rp 105,624) | Rp 50,984 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (Rp 65,736) | Rp 29,325 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Rp 23,482) | Rp 18,889 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (Rp 57,144) | Rp 26,350 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.83 (Rp 22,136) | Rp 15,739 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (Rp 83,618) | Rp 69,458 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (Rp 31,785) | Rp 39,153 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.12 (Rp 15,671) | Rp 19,538 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (Rp 66,403) | Rp 30,210 | + 120% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 86 (Rp 327,906) | Rp 433,415 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Rp 28,800) | Rp 15,764 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.02 (Rp 15,294) | Rp 14,528 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 169% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,518 (Rp 28,569,298) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,190 (Rp 19,720,966) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 719 (Rp 2,733,458) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,182 (Rp 19,691,591) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,432 (Rp 13,041,491) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 459 (Rp 1,745,802) | Rp 660,848 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 313 (Rp 1,187,593) | Rp 281,571 | + 322% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,251 (Rp 4,753,443) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 324 (Rp 1,232,871) | Rp 1,567,420 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (Rp 143,299) | Rp 52,955 | + 171% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 35 (Rp 131,632) | Rp 55,185 | + 139% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 215 (Rp 818,488) | Rp 658,752 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 195 (Rp 742,456) | Rp 531,171 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 372 (Rp 1,412,942) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 367 (Rp 1,396,358) | Rp 911,737 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,560 (Rp 336,535,372) | Rp 432,423,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.20 (Rp 8,376) | Rp 9,131 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 241 (Rp 917,187) | Rp 360,956 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 140% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 140% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (Rp 64,648) | Rp 32,065 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 62 (Rp 236,924) | Rp 138,988 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 253 (Rp 962,818) | Rp 257,547 | + 274% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (Rp 82,093) | Rp 41,237 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (Rp 57,040) | Rp 24,297 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (Rp 75,589) | Rp 30,182 | + 150% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (Rp 36,487) | Rp 19,131 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (Rp 43,875) | Rp 14,080 | + 212% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (Rp 204,802) | Rp 66,998 | + 206% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 129% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 167 (Rp 632,778) | Rp 184,609 | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (Rp 311,524) | Rp 105,675 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 352 (Rp 1,337,392) | Rp 359,301 | + 272% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 317 (Rp 1,206,286) | Rp 433,102 | + 179% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 70 (Rp 265,662) | Rp 128,455 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (Rp 89,258) | Rp 46,128 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 44 (Rp 167,040) | Rp 51,877 | + 222% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,625 (Rp 6,173,228) | Rp 6,699,010 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (Rp 2,695) | Rp 1,406 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 356 (Rp 1,352,475) | Rp 588,150 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Rp 79,717) | Rp 22,910 | + 248% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,906 prices entered by 673 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 97% more expensive than in Indonesia
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