- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 10% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (€13) | €13 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (€7) | €8 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (€4.99) | €4.49 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (€1.62) | €1.29 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (€3.11) | €3.88 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (€1.59) | €2.18 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (€6) | €6 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (€2.25) | €2.07 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.04 (€1.20) | €1.33 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (€3.47) | €1.33 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 104 (€25) | €8 | + 230% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (€1.71) | €1.94 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (€1.07) | €1.24 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 68% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,908 (€1,885) | €1,301 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,126 (€1,460) | €881 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 760 (€181) | €132 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,091 (€1,452) | €762 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,279 (€1,020) | €525 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 536 (€128) | €124 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (€72) | €23 | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,488 (€355) | €392 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 447 (€107) | €113 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (€9) | €4.48 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (€9) | €10 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 19% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 260 (€62) | €85 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (€50) | €33 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 404 (€96) | €92 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 469 (€112) | €112 | - 0% | |
| 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 78,133 (€18,626) | €19,683 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.29 (€0.54) | €1.52 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 244 (€58) | €36 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 1% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (€5.55) | €10 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (€16) | €9 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 281 (€67) | €86 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (€6) | €5.09 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (€3.87) | €3.59 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (€4.64) | €2.95 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (€2.64) | €2.24 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (€3.10) | €2.00 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (€14) | €18 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (€47) | €33 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 78 (€19) | €17 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 330 (€79) | €64 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 359 (€85) | €64 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (€16) | €9 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (€5.24) | €1.58 | + 230% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (€10) | €4.97 | + 105% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,132 (€508) | €458 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.83 (€0.20) | €0.24 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 461 (€110) | €57 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (€5.07) | €5.31 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 32% more expensive than in Italy
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