- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 4% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (€13) | €13 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (€4.56) | €4.43 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.55) | €1.28 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.04) | €3.91 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.53) | €2.21 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€6) | €6 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.11) | €2.06 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.75 (€1.11) | €1.37 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (€3.37) | €1.39 | + 142% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 98 (€23) | €7 | + 209% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.67) | €1.97 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.45 (€1.04) | €1.25 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 67% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,142 (€1,897) | €1,279 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,139 (€1,430) | €873 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 (€176) | €129 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,283 (€1,464) | €788 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,291 (€1,000) | €544 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 509 (€119) | €124 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (€71) | €23 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,410 (€328) | €388 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 418 (€97) | €109 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €4.62 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (€9) | €10 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 10% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 255 (€59) | €87 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (€49) | €34 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (€87) | €91 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 426 (€99) | €118 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 13% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,928 (€18,388) | €20,246 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.24 (€0.52) | €1.51 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 254 (€59) | €36 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 3% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€5.08) | €9 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 68 (€16) | €9 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 265 (€62) | €81 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (€6) | €5.19 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€3.98) | €3.60 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.40) | €3.06 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.60) | €2.30 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€2.99) | €1.96 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (€13) | €18 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 36% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (€46) | €33 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (€18) | €17 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 295 (€69) | €67 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 373 (€87) | €63 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (€15) | €9 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€5.00) | €1.58 | + 217% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (€10) | €4.89 | + 107% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,135 (€497) | €462 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.80 (€0.19) | €0.24 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 445 (€104) | €59 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€4.90) | €5.30 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Italy
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