Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 18% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 52 (€14) | €16 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (€8) | €9 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 16 (€4.01) | €5.51 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.82) | €1.44 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.61) | €4.48 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.17 (€1.34) | €3.34 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (€5.68) | €5.86 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€2.00) | €2.39 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.98 (€1.03) | €1.32 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (€3.19) | €3.09 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 58 (€15) | €14 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.13) | €2.73 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.14 (€1.07) | €1.49 | - 28% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,165 (€2,368) | €2,604 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,423 (€1,660) | €2,036 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 767 (€198) | €215 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,128 (€1,325) | €1,922 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,254 (€841) | €1,438 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 613 (€158) | €170 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 352 (€91) | €44 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,480 (€382) | €444 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 350 (€90) | €92 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 46 (€12) | €10 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (€11) | €17 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 11% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ireland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 223 (€58) | €70 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 209 (€54) | €38 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 340 (€88) | €94 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 325 (€84) | €98 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 25% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 98,565 (€25,467) | €29,781 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.56 (€0.92) | €1.94 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 292 (€75) | €100 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.87) | €5.58 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (€10) | €25 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 261 (€67) | €61 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (€7) | €4.85 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 21 (€5.32) | €4.16 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (€6) | €7 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 14 (€3.63) | €2.91 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 26 (€7) | €2.77 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 49 (€13) | €20 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Ireland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 195 (€51) | €54 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 100 (€26) | €25 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (€61) | €100 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 313 (€81) | €78 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 86 (€22) | €12 | + 79% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (€5.22) | €3.66 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€12) | €7 | + 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,847 (€477) | €586 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.54 (€0.14) | €0.29 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 314 (€81) | €49 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (€4.66) | €16 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,077 prices entered by 376 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 12% cheaper than in Ireland
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