Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 16% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 42 (€11) | €18 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 32 (€8) | €10 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (€3.80) | €5.23 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (€1.63) | €1.44 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (€3.72) | €3.80 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.00 (€1.29) | €2.48 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (€5.09) | €7 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (€2.04) | €2.21 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.66 (€0.94) | €1.80 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (€2.58) | €1.60 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 64 (€16) | €7 | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (€2.19) | €2.21 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (€1.15) | €1.30 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 48% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,818 (€2,525) | €1,898 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,908 (€1,777) | €1,309 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 885 (€228) | €159 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,950 (€1,530) | €1,129 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,006 (€1,030) | €798 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 650 (€167) | €105 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 330 (€85) | €25 | + 240% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 931 (€239) | €285 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 355 (€91) | €141 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 43 (€11) | €6 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 37 (€9) | €11 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 5% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 194 (€50) | €82 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 185 (€48) | €35 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 340 (€87) | €94 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 340 (€87) | €134 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 95,977 (€24,683) | €31,530 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.08 (€0.79) | €1.86 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 98 (€25) | €38 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 5% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 13 (€3.46) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 30 (€8) | €11 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 272 (€70) | €86 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (€7) | €5.40 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (€4.38) | €3.72 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (€5.88) | €3.27 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (€3.27) | €2.38 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (€3.06) | €2.45 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 43 (€11) | €18 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 169 (€43) | €39 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (€24) | €19 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 320 (€82) | €79 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 292 (€75) | €79 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (€21) | €9 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (€5.29) | €1.91 | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (€10) | €4.88 | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,948 (€501) | €686 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (€0.18) | €0.36 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 260 (€67) | €60 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (€5.01) | €5.83 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,501 prices entered by 510 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Italy
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