Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (53 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (26 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (16 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (5.73 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (13 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.91 (5.55 ₪) | 5.92 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (22 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (8 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.13 (3.89 ₪) | 4.77 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (14 ₪) | 10 ₪ | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 84 (79 ₪) | 48 ₪ | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (7 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.20 (3.95 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 5% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,675 (7,217 ₪) | 7,896 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,211 (4,900 ₪) | 5,887 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 706 (664 ₪) | 755 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,233 (4,920 ₪) | 4,967 ₪ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,613 (3,398 ₪) | 3,650 ₪ | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 462 (435 ₪) | 476 ₪ | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 315 (296 ₪) | 78 ₪ | + 281% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,193 (1,122 ₪) | 1,369 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 348 (328 ₪) | 400 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 35 (33 ₪) | 33 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (32 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 15% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 211 (199 ₪) | 337 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (174 ₪) | 172 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (334 ₪) | 454 ₪ | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 338 (318 ₪) | 440 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 23% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,387 (83,115 ₪) | 134,756 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.16 (2.03 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 236 (222 ₪) | 219 ₪ | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 27% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (16 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 72 (68 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 184% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 235 (221 ₪) | 533 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (19 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (12 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (17 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (9 ₪) | 5.69 ₪ | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 11 (10 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 45 (42 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 166 (156 ₪) | 151 ₪ | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (75 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 309 (291 ₪) | 351 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 318 (299 ₪) | 272 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (63 ₪) | 44 ₪ | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (22 ₪) | 15 ₪ | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (40 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,648 (1,550 ₪) | 2,040 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (0.66 ₪) | 0.87 ₪ | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 336 (316 ₪) | 287 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (20 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,243 prices entered by 659 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 9% cheaper than in Israel
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