Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 40 (¥1,518) | ¥1,025 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (¥1,145) | ¥723 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 14 (¥548) | ¥519 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (¥241) | ¥197 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (¥535) | ¥316 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 4.95 (¥189) | ¥629 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 19 (¥705) | ¥962 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (¥297) | ¥902 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.72 (¥142) | ¥574 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (¥383) | ¥285 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (¥2,298) | ¥1,208 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (¥320) | ¥184 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (¥170) | ¥206 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,626 (¥366,770) | ¥326,267 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,145 (¥272,222) | ¥171,772 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 (¥28,718) | ¥28,488 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,821 (¥221,808) | ¥157,603 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,054 (¥154,478) | ¥82,713 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (¥20,788) | ¥24,082 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 348 (¥13,274) | ¥4,699 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,109 (¥42,268) | ¥47,482 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 (¥12,787) | ¥32,093 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 44 (¥1,669) | ¥1,313 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 36 (¥1,369) | ¥1,878 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 191 (¥7,266) | ¥6,136 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 193 (¥7,356) | ¥5,199 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 331 (¥12,609) | ¥8,989 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 341 (¥12,988) | ¥13,588 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,522 (¥3,487,191) | ¥2,700,660 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.78 (¥144) | ¥165 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 89 (¥3,389) | ¥10,143 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (¥865) | ¥2,497 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (¥1,428) | ¥1,967 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 (¥10,800) | ¥5,380 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (¥993) | ¥650 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (¥616) | ¥938 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (¥761) | ¥702 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (¥469) | ¥218 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 9 (¥357) | ¥216 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 39 (¥1,489) | ¥3,927 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| United Arab Emirates | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 186 (¥7,095) | ¥4,141 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (¥3,517) | ¥3,600 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 332 (¥12,644) | ¥4,000 | + 216% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 275 (¥10,473) | ¥5,993 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (¥2,881) | ¥984 | + 193% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (¥792) | ¥472 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (¥1,560) | ¥575 | + 171% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,989 (¥75,801) | ¥101,122 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.69 (¥26) | ¥52 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 268 (¥10,194) | ¥9,280 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (¥767) | ¥592 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,876 prices entered by 364 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Japan
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