Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (¥1,711) | ¥975 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (¥829) | ¥718 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (¥505) | ¥451 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (¥191) | ¥214 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (¥449) | ¥284 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (¥213) | ¥501 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 27 (¥801) | ¥1,246 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (¥262) | ¥640 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.68 (¥139) | ¥381 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (¥383) | ¥252 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 80 (¥2,365) | ¥1,640 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (¥224) | ¥219 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.88 (¥115) | ¥253 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,569 (¥224,347) | ¥182,340 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,157 (¥152,868) | ¥111,342 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 739 (¥21,909) | ¥15,746 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,006 (¥148,373) | ¥127,445 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,455 (¥102,416) | ¥86,552 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 424 (¥12,583) | ¥11,000 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 315 (¥9,342) | ¥3,746 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,153 (¥34,166) | ¥39,892 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (¥9,131) | ¥8,365 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (¥1,166) | ¥740 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (¥1,017) | ¥2,216 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 198 (¥5,856) | ¥6,528 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (¥6,311) | ¥4,644 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 373 (¥11,069) | ¥7,685 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 370 (¥10,980) | ¥13,013 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 85,594 (¥2,537,140) | ¥2,936,380 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.21 (¥66) | ¥138 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 240 (¥7,119) | ¥9,442 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (¥600) | ¥1,383 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 55 (¥1,619) | ¥929 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 308 (¥9,131) | ¥10,332 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (¥640) | ¥554 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (¥465) | ¥669 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (¥630) | ¥516 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (¥357) | ¥191 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (¥393) | ¥238 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 69 (¥2,059) | ¥2,573 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 168 (¥4,970) | ¥3,363 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 81 (¥2,398) | ¥3,584 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 485 (¥14,368) | ¥16,766 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 327 (¥9,685) | ¥6,023 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (¥2,173) | ¥809 | + 169% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (¥714) | ¥500 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 47 (¥1,390) | ¥491 | + 183% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,608 (¥47,654) | ¥47,822 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (¥21) | ¥26 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 355 (¥10,522) | ¥8,220 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (¥626) | ¥491 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Japan
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