Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 44 (Rp 175,627) | Rp 61,205 | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (Rp 117,149) | Rp 48,353 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (Rp 59,430) | Rp 29,046 | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Rp 28,161) | Rp 21,836 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (Rp 49,494) | Rp 22,834 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.21 (Rp 20,733) | Rp 14,630 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (Rp 78,240) | Rp 66,405 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (Rp 32,142) | Rp 43,134 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.00 (Rp 15,916) | Rp 18,263 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (Rp 52,371) | Rp 34,771 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 53 (Rp 211,936) | Rp 406,659 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Rp 30,486) | Rp 17,291 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.39 (Rp 17,477) | Rp 16,247 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 246% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 246% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,944 (Rp 35,582,251) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,493 (Rp 25,829,965) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 632 (Rp 2,512,903) | Rp 801,210 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,565 (Rp 22,139,072) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,322 (Rp 13,214,507) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 325% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 456 (Rp 1,815,542) | Rp 505,106 | + 259% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 349 (Rp 1,389,452) | Rp 237,062 | + 486% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,377 (Rp 5,476,227) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (Rp 1,426,263) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (Rp 153,754) | Rp 57,323 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (Rp 144,488) | Rp 95,242 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 52% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 232 (Rp 924,832) | Rp 648,513 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (Rp 853,071) | Rp 480,172 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (Rp 1,312,599) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 339 (Rp 1,350,341) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,989 (Rp 361,980,493) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.77 (Rp 11,005) | Rp 9,337 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 304 (Rp 1,210,290) | Rp 419,026 | + 189% | |
| Personal Care | + 216% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 216% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 28 (Rp 112,050) | Rp 19,709 | + 469% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 48 (Rp 192,372) | Rp 89,583 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 290 (Rp 1,152,258) | Rp 204,790 | + 463% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 16 (Rp 65,141) | Rp 108,192 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 24 (Rp 95,376) | Rp 22,334 | + 327% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (Rp 90,852) | Rp 30,094 | + 202% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (Rp 58,645) | Rp 22,886 | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (Rp 54,994) | Rp 11,284 | + 387% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (Rp 222,533) | Rp 119,565 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (Rp 750,245) | Rp 261,585 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (Rp 367,820) | Rp 99,216 | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 660 (Rp 2,625,154) | Rp 251,127 | + 945% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (Rp 1,045,744) | Rp 573,242 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (Rp 323,523) | Rp 159,890 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (Rp 80,384) | Rp 39,869 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (Rp 179,786) | Rp 65,361 | + 175% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,999 (Rp 7,953,147) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.47 (Rp 1,852) | Rp 2,093 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 295 (Rp 1,172,436) | Rp 509,555 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (Rp 71,902) | Rp 32,683 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,428 prices entered by 297 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 116% more expensive than in Indonesia
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