Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 25% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 9 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (Dinar 5.398) | Dinar 5.029 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 17 (Dinar 3.285) | Dinar 2.302 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (Dinar 1.178) | Dinar 1.029 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (Dinar 2.879) | Dinar 1.692 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.82 (Dinar 1.124) | Dinar 0.532 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 23 (Dinar 4.535) | Dinar 3.573 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (Dinar 1.598) | Dinar 1.161 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.10 (Dinar 0.792) | Dinar 0.694 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 15 (Dinar 2.904) | Dinar 3.008 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 87 (Dinar 17) | Dinar 15 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 7 (Dinar 1.440) | Dinar 1.088 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.97 (Dinar 0.766) | Dinar 0.378 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 161% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,501 (Dinar 1,448) | Dinar 540 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,290 (Dinar 1,021) | Dinar 359 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 734 (Dinar 142) | Dinar 76 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,178 (Dinar 1,000) | Dinar 349 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,432 (Dinar 662) | Dinar 205 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 455 (Dinar 88) | Dinar 49 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 314 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 15 | + 315% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,261 (Dinar 243) | Dinar 228 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 326 (Dinar 63) | Dinar 60 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.752 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 34 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.798 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 22% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 207 (Dinar 40) | Dinar 61 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 190 (Dinar 37) | Dinar 48 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 377 (Dinar 73) | Dinar 78 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 389 (Dinar 75) | Dinar 63 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 5% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,560 (Dinar 17,095) | Dinar 18,759 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.21 (Dinar 0.427) | Dinar 0.916 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 235 (Dinar 45) | Dinar 34 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 27% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 17 (Dinar 3.372) | Dinar 4.146 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 59 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 7 | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 253 (Dinar 49) | Dinar 23 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 22 (Dinar 4.337) | Dinar 7 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (Dinar 2.843) | Dinar 2.914 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (Dinar 3.587) | Dinar 3.173 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (Dinar 1.863) | Dinar 1.295 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 11 (Dinar 2.186) | Dinar 2.335 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 6 | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 28% more expensive than in Jordan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 167 (Dinar 32) | Dinar 29 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (Dinar 16) | Dinar 15 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 343 (Dinar 66) | Dinar 37 | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 303 (Dinar 59) | Dinar 36 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 7 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 23 (Dinar 4.525) | Dinar 2.576 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (Dinar 9) | Dinar 5.470 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,648 (Dinar 318) | Dinar 426 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.66 (Dinar 0.127) | Dinar 0.047 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 348 (Dinar 67) | Dinar 67 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Dinar 4.055) | Dinar 2.326 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,140 prices entered by 554 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 43% more expensive than in Jordan
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