- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (¥1,634) | ¥1,057 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (¥791) | ¥671 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (¥575) | ¥497 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (¥201) | ¥205 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (¥386) | ¥301 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (¥208) | ¥808 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (¥791) | ¥924 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (¥273) | ¥749 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.14 (¥155) | ¥429 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 13 (¥399) | ¥282 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 93 (¥2,793) | ¥1,659 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (¥208) | ¥198 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.34 (¥131) | ¥206 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,152 (¥245,245) | ¥224,805 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,204 (¥186,654) | ¥128,074 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 759 (¥22,824) | ¥19,331 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,409 (¥192,815) | ¥124,565 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,334 (¥130,391) | ¥88,209 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 498 (¥14,990) | ¥13,050 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 307 (¥9,236) | ¥4,177 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,450 (¥43,621) | ¥58,983 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 388 (¥11,673) | ¥15,842 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (¥1,147) | ¥748 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (¥1,166) | ¥1,978 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 30% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 272 (¥8,187) | ¥8,366 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (¥6,407) | ¥4,198 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 379 (¥11,415) | ¥8,351 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 465 (¥13,988) | ¥14,989 | - 7% | |
| 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 78,754 (¥2,369,251) | ¥2,383,290 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.20 (¥66) | ¥138 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 258 (¥7,757) | ¥10,566 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 19% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (¥638) | ¥1,278 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 70 (¥2,092) | ¥1,019 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 269 (¥8,105) | ¥4,575 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 26 (¥784) | ¥491 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (¥501) | ¥645 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (¥600) | ¥499 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (¥275) | ¥132 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (¥401) | ¥261 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (¥1,755) | ¥3,117 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 192 (¥5,761) | ¥4,427 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (¥2,323) | ¥3,435 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 278 (¥8,364) | ¥10,226 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 368 (¥11,072) | ¥7,878 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 64 (¥1,924) | ¥957 | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (¥641) | ¥474 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 44 (¥1,314) | ¥598 | + 120% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,124 (¥63,888) | ¥53,237 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.79 (¥24) | ¥47 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 446 (¥13,413) | ¥10,366 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (¥624) | ¥466 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 6% more expensive than in Japan
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