- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 2% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 53 (€12) | €13 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (€4.35) | €4.32 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.52) | €1.28 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.06) | €3.85 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.70) | €2.20 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€5.95) | €6 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.10) | €2.02 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.12 (€1.19) | €1.32 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (€2.94) | €1.34 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 93 (€22) | €7 | + 198% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.55) | €2.01 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.35 (€1.01) | €1.27 | - 20% | |
| 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 8,206 (€1,907) | €1,280 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,300 (€1,464) | €871 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 742 (€172) | €127 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,421 (€1,492) | €788 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,292 (€997) | €550 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 490 (€114) | €128 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 307 (€71) | €23 | + 214% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,532 (€356) | €390 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 392 (€91) | €113 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (€9) | €4.79 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (€9) | €10 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 15% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 283 (€66) | €85 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 216 (€50) | €35 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 387 (€90) | €91 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 479 (€111) | €119 | - 6% | |
| 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 78,429 (€18,222) | €20,246 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.12 (€0.49) | €1.49 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 260 (€60) | €35 | + 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 4% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (€5.13) | €9 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (€17) | €9 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 273 (€63) | €83 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 26 (€6) | €4.99 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (€3.83) | €3.43 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.42) | €3.08 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (€2.18) | €2.22 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.00) | €2.02 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (€14) | €19 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 32% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 194 (€45) | €32 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (€18) | €17 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 296 (€69) | €68 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (€88) | €63 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (€15) | €9 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€4.94) | €1.58 | + 213% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (€10) | €4.98 | + 102% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,077 (€483) | €479 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.75 (€0.17) | €0.25 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 443 (€103) | €59 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (€4.57) | €5.28 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 17, 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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