- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 61% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 53 (Shilling1,460) | Shilling622 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (Shilling728) | Shilling589 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (Shilling502) | Shilling464 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Shilling183) | Shilling103 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Shilling357) | Shilling174 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Shilling201) | Shilling107 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (Shilling679) | Shilling814 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Shilling252) | Shilling236 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.18 (Shilling142) | Shilling101 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (Shilling321) | Shilling186 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 89 (Shilling2,439) | Shilling1,133 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (Shilling182) | Shilling159 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.34 (Shilling119) | Shilling77 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 101% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,155 (Shilling223,915) | Shilling143,978 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,349 (Shilling174,333) | Shilling82,947 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 760 (Shilling20,873) | Shilling6,363 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,440 (Shilling176,817) | Shilling84,241 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,234 (Shilling116,260) | Shilling40,420 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 485 (Shilling13,325) | Shilling5,504 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 304 (Shilling8,336) | Shilling3,630 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,541 (Shilling42,322) | Shilling40,217 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 386 (Shilling10,605) | Shilling11,154 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 41 (Shilling1,121) | Shilling755 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 40 (Shilling1,104) | Shilling386 | + 186% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 67% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 276 (Shilling7,589) | Shilling3,482 | + 118% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 219 (Shilling6,009) | Shilling3,838 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 383 (Shilling10,529) | Shilling7,531 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 473 (Shilling12,977) | Shilling5,957 | + 118% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 66% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 79,151 (Shilling2,173,309) | Shilling1,206,640 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.06 (Shilling56) | Shilling102 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 267 (Shilling7,321) | Shilling3,431 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 78% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (Shilling621) | Shilling426 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 74 (Shilling2,029) | Shilling1,299 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 262 (Shilling7,199) | Shilling3,460 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (Shilling735) | Shilling368 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Shilling459) | Shilling291 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (Shilling519) | Shilling419 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (Shilling258) | Shilling130 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Shilling364) | Shilling137 | + 165% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 60 (Shilling1,661) | Shilling822 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 69% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 191 (Shilling5,239) | Shilling2,423 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (Shilling2,122) | Shilling1,323 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 296 (Shilling8,124) | Shilling2,752 | + 195% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 382 (Shilling10,501) | Shilling4,787 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (Shilling1,798) | Shilling630 | + 185% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (Shilling583) | Shilling311 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (Shilling1,226) | Shilling231 | + 432% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,077 (Shilling57,027) | Shilling84,975 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (Shilling20) | Shilling16 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 441 (Shilling12,117) | Shilling8,171 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 19 (Shilling532) | Shilling250 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
27.458
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,498 prices entered by 1,254 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 78% more expensive than in Kenya
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