Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 12% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (€10) | €14 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.21) | €4.59 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.62) | €1.04 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (€3.32) | €3.46 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.54) | €2.38 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (€5.13) | €4.59 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€1.95) | €2.21 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.55 (€1.02) | €1.21 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€2.87) | €2.41 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 75 (€17) | €12 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.72) | €2.28 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.52 (€1.01) | €1.36 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 16% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,706 (€1,728) | €2,286 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,759 (€1,291) | €1,745 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 661 (€148) | €160 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,915 (€1,102) | €1,531 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,499 (€785) | €1,293 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 336 (€75) | €89 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 280 (€63) | €33 | + 93% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 956 (€214) | €354 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 392 (€88) | €108 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (€7) | €12 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 16% more expensive than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 233 (€52) | €63 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (€47) | €32 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 337 (€76) | €85 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 336 (€75) | €87 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 68% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 84,651 (€18,979) | €26,934 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.12 (€0.48) | €1.29 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 122 (€27) | €132 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (€4.11) | €6 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (€11) | €14 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (€58) | €56 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (€7) | €4.83 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.81) | €3.04 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€4.14) | €4.50 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (€2.65) | €2.12 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€2.80) | €2.35 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (€17) | €18 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 181 (€41) | €40 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (€18) | €22 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (€133) | €109 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 273 (€61) | €66 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (€16) | €11 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.75) | €3.68 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (€10) | €6 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,187 (€490) | €411 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (€0.14) | €0.39 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 307 (€69) | €46 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (€4.58) | €14 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,056 prices entered by 575 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 29% cheaper than in Ireland
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