- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (54 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (26 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (19 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (13 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (26 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (9 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.11 (5.09 ₪) | 4.57 ₪ | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (13 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 91 (91 ₪) | 51 ₪ | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (7 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.35 (4.33 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 24% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,155 (8,112 ₪) | 8,080 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,201 (6,169 ₪) | 5,998 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 762 (758 ₪) | 692 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,420 (6,386 ₪) | 4,943 ₪ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,325 (4,303 ₪) | 3,655 ₪ | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 508 (505 ₪) | 463 ₪ | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 308 (307 ₪) | 72 ₪ | + 325% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,429 (1,422 ₪) | 2,046 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 387 (385 ₪) | 419 ₪ | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (38 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (39 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 5% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 273 (272 ₪) | 349 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (213 ₪) | 205 ₪ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 379 (377 ₪) | 429 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 462 (460 ₪) | 490 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,754 (78,346 ₪) | 134,458 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.19 (2.18 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 258 (256 ₪) | 233 ₪ | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 2% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (21 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 70 (69 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 271 (269 ₪) | 337 ₪ | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 26 (26 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (17 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (20 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (9 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (13 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (58 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 21% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 191 (190 ₪) | 153 ₪ | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (77 ₪) | 80 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 294 (292 ₪) | 282 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 370 (368 ₪) | 273 ₪ | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 64 (64 ₪) | 44 ₪ | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (21 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 44 (43 ₪) | 29 ₪ | + 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,124 (2,113 ₪) | 2,390 ₪ | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.79 (0.79 ₪) | 0.77 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 446 (444 ₪) | 306 ₪ | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (21 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.995
ILS
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AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,711 prices entered by 1,378 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 4% more expensive than in Israel
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