- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 2% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 56 (¥1,751) | ¥1,039 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (¥848) | ¥691 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (¥650) | ¥441 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (¥212) | ¥203 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (¥405) | ¥288 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (¥207) | ¥754 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (¥811) | ¥924 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (¥294) | ¥683 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.04 (¥157) | ¥401 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (¥436) | ¥280 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 106 (¥3,293) | ¥1,538 | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (¥223) | ¥199 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.48 (¥139) | ¥198 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,913 (¥245,838) | ¥218,000 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,126 (¥190,315) | ¥123,235 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 760 (¥23,624) | ¥21,518 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,091 (¥189,253) | ¥110,576 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,279 (¥132,933) | ¥71,567 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 536 (¥16,655) | ¥12,926 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (¥9,413) | ¥4,101 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,488 (¥46,243) | ¥55,558 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 447 (¥13,898) | ¥16,537 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (¥1,175) | ¥711 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (¥1,199) | ¥1,838 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 36% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 260 (¥8,088) | ¥7,354 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (¥6,582) | ¥4,336 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 404 (¥12,546) | ¥8,421 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 469 (¥14,578) | ¥14,523 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,133 (¥2,427,519) | ¥2,510,530 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.29 (¥71) | ¥145 | - 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 244 (¥7,572) | ¥11,257 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (¥711) | ¥1,278 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (¥2,133) | ¥1,019 | + 109% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 281 (¥8,737) | ¥3,622 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (¥845) | ¥612 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (¥505) | ¥707 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (¥605) | ¥455 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (¥345) | ¥137 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (¥404) | ¥229 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 58 (¥1,798) | ¥2,862 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 199 (¥6,173) | ¥3,989 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 78 (¥2,431) | ¥3,357 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 336 (¥10,434) | ¥14,181 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 360 (¥11,197) | ¥7,538 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (¥2,073) | ¥964 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (¥682) | ¥487 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (¥1,323) | ¥586 | + 126% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,132 (¥66,247) | ¥49,094 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.83 (¥26) | ¥56 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 461 (¥14,326) | ¥10,897 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (¥661) | ¥468 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 10% more expensive than in Japan
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