- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 7% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (€12) | €13 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (€5.70) | €8 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (€4.00) | €4.32 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.49) | €1.30 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€2.79) | €3.72 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.63) | €2.27 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (€5.30) | €6 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.06) | €1.99 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.23 (€1.15) | €1.33 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (€2.27) | €1.31 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 81 (€18) | €7 | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 6 (€1.38) | €2.04 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.14 (€0.91) | €1.21 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 56% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,311 (€1,827) | €1,348 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,494 (€1,427) | €887 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 726 (€160) | €124 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,465 (€1,421) | €812 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,240 (€932) | €570 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 446 (€98) | €112 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 312 (€69) | €23 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,494 (€328) | €372 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 397 (€87) | €117 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€8) | €4.62 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (€9) | €10 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 10% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 285 (€63) | €84 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 224 (€49) | €35 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 369 (€81) | €93 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 457 (€100) | €120 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 1% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,810 (€17,320) | €20,103 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.97 (€0.43) | €1.49 | - 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 241 (€53) | €35 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (€4.62) | €9 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 86 (€19) | €10 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 274 (€60) | €80 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 25 (€5.50) | €4.85 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.76) | €3.48 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (€3.94) | €3.56 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (€2.11) | €2.21 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (€2.99) | €1.99 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (€13) | €18 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 39% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (€43) | €32 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 76 (€17) | €17 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 341 (€75) | €68 | + 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 408 (€90) | €63 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (€16) | €8 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.55) | €1.56 | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (€10) | €4.94 | + 100% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,017 (€443) | €482 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 1.34 (€0.30) | €0.24 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 453 (€100) | €59 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 17 (€3.77) | €5.26 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 21% more expensive than in Italy
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