Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (€14) | €13 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €8 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (€4.11) | €4.36 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.48) | €1.23 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.42) | €3.39 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.96 (€1.46) | €2.04 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (€5.74) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€2.07) | €1.84 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.17 (€1.02) | €1.32 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (€3.69) | €1.31 | + 181% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 87 (€21) | €7 | + 221% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€1.89) | €1.92 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.17 (€1.02) | €1.31 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 54% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,656 (€1,879) | €1,318 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,200 (€1,276) | €940 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 711 (€174) | €124 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,233 (€1,284) | €817 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,530 (€866) | €623 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 465 (€114) | €91 | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 315 (€77) | €23 | + 232% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,193 (€293) | €342 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 348 (€86) | €107 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 35 (€9) | €4.80 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 211 (€52) | €81 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (€46) | €30 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (€87) | €87 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 338 (€83) | €115 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,142 (€21,636) | €22,982 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.15 (€0.53) | €1.56 | - 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 236 (€58) | €36 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (€4.29) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 72 (€18) | €9 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 235 (€58) | €79 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 21 (€5.05) | €4.39 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 13 (€3.23) | €3.20 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.56) | €2.77 | + 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (€2.25) | €2.08 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 10 (€2.49) | €1.70 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 45 (€11) | €16 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 166 (€41) | €35 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (€20) | €17 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 309 (€76) | €103 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 318 (€78) | €64 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (€16) | €9 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (€5.73) | €1.47 | + 290% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (€11) | €5.06 | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,648 (€405) | €433 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (€0.17) | €0.15 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 336 (€83) | €59 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.19) | €5.39 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 23% more expensive than in Italy
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