- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 79% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 54 (Shilling1,488) | Shilling519 | + 187% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (Shilling732) | Shilling557 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 20 (Shilling538) | Shilling451 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Shilling182) | Shilling99 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Shilling358) | Shilling172 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Shilling180) | Shilling116 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (Shilling728) | Shilling769 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Shilling249) | Shilling240 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 4.75 (Shilling131) | Shilling105 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (Shilling398) | Shilling179 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 98 (Shilling2,686) | Shilling1,236 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (Shilling197) | Shilling159 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.45 (Shilling122) | Shilling56 | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 105% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,126 (Shilling223,324) | Shilling141,961 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,129 (Shilling168,424) | Shilling79,017 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 (Shilling20,726) | Shilling7,788 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,283 (Shilling172,670) | Shilling73,371 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,291 (Shilling117,927) | Shilling38,798 | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 509 (Shilling13,998) | Shilling5,729 | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 303 (Shilling8,331) | Shilling3,279 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,410 (Shilling38,740) | Shilling39,988 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 418 (Shilling11,482) | Shilling10,905 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 38 (Shilling1,051) | Shilling680 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (Shilling1,057) | Shilling662 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 70% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 255 (Shilling6,999) | Shilling3,083 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 212 (Shilling5,834) | Shilling3,648 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 375 (Shilling10,304) | Shilling7,340 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 426 (Shilling11,708) | Shilling5,556 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 40% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,928 (Shilling2,169,046) | Shilling1,171,320 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.24 (Shilling62) | Shilling105 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 254 (Shilling6,975) | Shilling4,536 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 72% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (Shilling599) | Shilling400 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 68 (Shilling1,882) | Shilling1,632 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 265 (Shilling7,294) | Shilling3,411 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (Shilling745) | Shilling387 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Shilling470) | Shilling308 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 19 (Shilling520) | Shilling457 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Shilling306) | Shilling128 | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Shilling352) | Shilling144 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 56 (Shilling1,540) | Shilling810 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 86% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (Shilling5,382) | Shilling2,100 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 77 (Shilling2,110) | Shilling1,292 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 295 (Shilling8,120) | Shilling2,874 | + 183% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 373 (Shilling10,252) | Shilling4,918 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 65 (Shilling1,799) | Shilling617 | + 191% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (Shilling590) | Shilling332 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (Shilling1,194) | Shilling227 | + 427% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,135 (Shilling58,672) | Shilling78,248 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.80 (Shilling22) | Shilling6 | + 250% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 445 (Shilling12,240) | Shilling8,691 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Shilling578) | Shilling268 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,474 prices entered by 1,184 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 78% more expensive than in Kenya
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