Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 19% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 46 (41 ₪) | 62 ₪ | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (26 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (18 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (6 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (13 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (6 ₪) | 5.95 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (20 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (8 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.63 (4.13 ₪) | 4.04 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (12 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (73 ₪) | 58 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (7 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.70 (4.20 ₪) | 4.92 ₪ | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,746 (6,916 ₪) | 6,914 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,695 (5,084 ₪) | 5,694 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 686 (613 ₪) | 680 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,844 (4,325 ₪) | 4,730 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,415 (3,049 ₪) | 3,665 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 365 (326 ₪) | 353 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 277 (247 ₪) | 71 ₪ | + 249% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 950 (848 ₪) | 1,349 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (335 ₪) | 414 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (33 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 33 (29 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 14% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 225 (201 ₪) | 213 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 207 (184 ₪) | 138 ₪ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (302 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 345 (308 ₪) | 354 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 48% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,543 (76,375 ₪) | 138,844 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.09 (1.87 ₪) | 5.48 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 127 (114 ₪) | 225 ₪ | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 4% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (16 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 50 (45 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 260 (232 ₪) | 288 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 30 (27 ₪) | 23 ₪ | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (15 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (16 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (11 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (11 ₪) | 11 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 75 (67 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (169 ₪) | 145 ₪ | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (75 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 595 (531 ₪) | 160 ₪ | + 232% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (235 ₪) | 305 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (66 ₪) | 48 ₪ | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (19 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (40 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,008 (1,793 ₪) | 2,576 ₪ | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.64 (0.57 ₪) | 1.82 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 297 (265 ₪) | 237 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (18 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,468 prices entered by 467 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 16% cheaper than in Israel
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