Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 36% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 48 (43 ₪) | 65 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 31 (27 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (13 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (12 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.20 (4.58 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 22 (19 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (7 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.06 (3.58 ₪) | 4.82 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (12 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 56 (49 ₪) | 48 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (7 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.38 (3.86 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 11% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,913 (7,859 ₪) | 7,868 ₪ | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,393 (5,637 ₪) | 5,929 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 632 (557 ₪) | 1,182 ₪ | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,261 (4,639 ₪) | 5,123 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,695 (3,258 ₪) | 3,752 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 466 (411 ₪) | 443 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 355 (313 ₪) | 95 ₪ | + 228% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,296 (1,143 ₪) | 2,204 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 380 (335 ₪) | 327 ₪ | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 42 (37 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 43 (38 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 24% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (204 ₪) | 368 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 211 (186 ₪) | 181 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 332 (293 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 316 (279 ₪) | 500 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 22% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 96,043 (84,686 ₪) | 138,126 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.18 (2.81 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 300 (265 ₪) | 280 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 21% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 25 (22 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (44 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 293 (259 ₪) | 485 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (20 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 19 (17 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 17 (15 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (13 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 15 (13 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 42 (37 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 16% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 200 (177 ₪) | 160 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 96 (85 ₪) | 87 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 237 (209 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 277 (244 ₪) | 333 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 91 (80 ₪) | 49 ₪ | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (18 ₪) | 16 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (40 ₪) | 31 ₪ | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,982 (1,747 ₪) | 2,885 ₪ | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.48 (0.43 ₪) | 1.00 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 314 (277 ₪) | 298 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 17 (15 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 13, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,481 prices entered by 306 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Israel
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