Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 45 (¥1,343) | ¥981 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (¥846) | ¥700 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (¥546) | ¥414 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (¥206) | ¥205 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (¥416) | ¥251 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (¥191) | ¥655 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 24 (¥703) | ¥964 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (¥257) | ¥741 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.28 (¥128) | ¥391 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (¥389) | ¥300 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 79 (¥2,353) | ¥1,420 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (¥242) | ¥178 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (¥134) | ¥217 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,877 (¥234,567) | ¥299,320 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,870 (¥174,795) | ¥164,446 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 670 (¥19,951) | ¥21,056 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 4,821 (¥143,546) | ¥150,152 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,310 (¥98,559) | ¥78,123 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 359 (¥10,686) | ¥11,902 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 279 (¥8,303) | ¥4,118 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,007 (¥29,979) | ¥70,060 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 399 (¥11,875) | ¥12,705 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (¥1,137) | ¥794 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 30 (¥902) | ¥2,406 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 233 (¥6,930) | ¥7,319 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 186 (¥5,537) | ¥4,417 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 342 (¥10,173) | ¥8,375 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 362 (¥10,775) | ¥13,139 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,894 (¥2,557,694) | ¥2,627,120 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.00 (¥60) | ¥135 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 123 (¥3,662) | ¥10,272 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (¥645) | ¥1,148 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 45 (¥1,351) | ¥1,229 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 232 (¥6,900) | ¥5,176 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 28 (¥847) | ¥803 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (¥539) | ¥611 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (¥569) | ¥528 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (¥371) | ¥152 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 10 (¥287) | ¥258 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 68 (¥2,019) | ¥3,156 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 206 (¥6,133) | ¥3,672 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 84 (¥2,492) | ¥3,638 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 657 (¥19,568) | ¥16,372 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 253 (¥7,520) | ¥6,066 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (¥2,127) | ¥1,131 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (¥615) | ¥435 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 46 (¥1,361) | ¥548 | + 148% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 2,150 (¥64,032) | ¥55,862 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.65 (¥19) | ¥53 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 285 (¥8,475) | ¥9,625 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (¥581) | ¥530 | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Japan
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