- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 6% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (54 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (27 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (20 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (13 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (7 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (26 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (9 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.07 (5.03 ₪) | 4.45 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (14 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 99 (98 ₪) | 51 ₪ | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (7 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.53 (4.49 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 31% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,188 (8,113 ₪) | 7,687 ₪ | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,184 (6,128 ₪) | 5,726 ₪ | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 755 (748 ₪) | 618 ₪ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,216 (6,160 ₪) | 4,504 ₪ | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,228 (4,189 ₪) | 3,211 ₪ | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 529 (524 ₪) | 430 ₪ | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 (299 ₪) | 77 ₪ | + 291% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,453 (1,440 ₪) | 1,846 ₪ | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 429 (425 ₪) | 375 ₪ | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (38 ₪) | 29 ₪ | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (38 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 2% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 249 (247 ₪) | 340 ₪ | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (211 ₪) | 188 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 390 (387 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 459 (455 ₪) | 523 ₪ | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 19% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,039 (78,322 ₪) | 133,473 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.26 (2.24 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 252 (250 ₪) | 231 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 0% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (22 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 65 (65 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 288 (286 ₪) | 337 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 28 (28 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (16 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (19 ₪) | 18 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (11 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (13 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (58 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 22% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (192 ₪) | 152 ₪ | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (76 ₪) | 81 ₪ | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 285 (283 ₪) | 282 ₪ | + 0% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 357 (354 ₪) | 275 ₪ | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 66 (66 ₪) | 45 ₪ | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (22 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (42 ₪) | 29 ₪ | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,162 (2,143 ₪) | 2,302 ₪ | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.81 (0.80 ₪) | 0.71 ₪ | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 459 (455 ₪) | 310 ₪ | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (21 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.991
ILS
/
AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 7,378 prices entered by 1,275 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Israel
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