Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 44 (¥1,540) | ¥1,145 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 29 (¥1,027) | ¥719 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (¥521) | ¥437 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (¥247) | ¥211 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 12 (¥434) | ¥282 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.21 (¥182) | ¥815 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 20 (¥686) | ¥951 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (¥282) | ¥984 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.00 (¥140) | ¥421 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (¥459) | ¥268 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 53 (¥1,858) | ¥1,770 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (¥269) | ¥217 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.39 (¥153) | ¥225 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 58% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 8,944 (¥311,948) | ¥194,768 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 6,493 (¥226,450) | ¥126,641 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 632 (¥22,031) | ¥21,178 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,565 (¥194,092) | ¥142,258 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,322 (¥115,851) | ¥80,836 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 456 (¥15,917) | ¥13,643 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 349 (¥12,181) | ¥3,988 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,377 (¥48,010) | ¥59,521 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 359 (¥12,504) | ¥17,809 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (¥1,348) | ¥665 | + 103% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (¥1,267) | ¥2,700 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 232 (¥8,108) | ¥7,941 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (¥7,479) | ¥4,162 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 330 (¥11,508) | ¥7,471 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 339 (¥11,838) | ¥15,388 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,989 (¥3,173,470) | ¥2,576,380 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.77 (¥96) | ¥161 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 304 (¥10,611) | ¥16,725 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 28 (¥982) | ¥1,370 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 48 (¥1,687) | ¥1,955 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 290 (¥10,102) | ¥3,523 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 16 (¥571) | ¥2,205 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 24 (¥836) | ¥648 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 23 (¥797) | ¥409 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 15 (¥514) | ¥143 | + 260% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (¥482) | ¥184 | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (¥1,951) | ¥3,583 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 189 (¥6,577) | ¥4,280 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (¥3,225) | ¥3,593 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 660 (¥23,015) | ¥20,657 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 263 (¥9,168) | ¥6,242 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 81 (¥2,836) | ¥1,034 | + 174% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 20 (¥705) | ¥533 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (¥1,575) | ¥526 | + 200% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,999 (¥69,725) | ¥58,872 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.47 (¥16) | ¥41 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 295 (¥10,279) | ¥11,178 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (¥634) | ¥554 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 9% more expensive than in Japan
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