- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 1% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (58 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (28 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (21 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (13 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (7 ₪) | 5.59 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (26 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (10 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.08 (5.19 ₪) | 4.25 ₪ | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (15 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 112 (115 ₪) | 47 ₪ | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (7 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (4.61 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 32% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,938 (8,108 ₪) | 7,485 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,079 (6,209 ₪) | 5,531 ₪ | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 735 (751 ₪) | 810 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,106 (6,236 ₪) | 4,468 ₪ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,379 (4,473 ₪) | 3,283 ₪ | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 527 (538 ₪) | 502 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 (309 ₪) | 77 ₪ | + 302% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,504 (1,536 ₪) | 1,730 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 470 (480 ₪) | 379 ₪ | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (39 ₪) | 29 ₪ | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (40 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (275 ₪) | 335 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (217 ₪) | 183 ₪ | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 412 (421 ₪) | 431 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (485 ₪) | 455 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 16% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,944 (80,629 ₪) | 130,998 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.30 (2.34 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 251 (256 ₪) | 232 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 1% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (25 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (70 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 155% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (290 ₪) | 406 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (28 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (17 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (20 ₪) | 19 ₪ | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (11 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (13 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (63 ₪) | 60 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 26% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (200 ₪) | 147 ₪ | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (80 ₪) | 82 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 344 (352 ₪) | 478 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 361 (369 ₪) | 255 ₪ | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (69 ₪) | 45 ₪ | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (23 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (44 ₪) | 29 ₪ | + 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,057 (2,101 ₪) | 2,387 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.89 (0.90 ₪) | 0.69 ₪ | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 463 (473 ₪) | 324 ₪ | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (22 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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ILS
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,197 prices entered by 1,189 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 10% more expensive than in Israel
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