- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Kenya
- Comparison
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 87% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 57 (Shilling1,579) | Shilling561 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (Shilling762) | Shilling584 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 21 (Shilling584) | Shilling415 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Shilling189) | Shilling96 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 13 (Shilling358) | Shilling174 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Shilling186) | Shilling113 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 26 (Shilling715) | Shilling713 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (Shilling269) | Shilling229 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.08 (Shilling142) | Shilling88 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 14 (Shilling404) | Shilling178 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 112 (Shilling3,129) | Shilling1,386 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (Shilling202) | Shilling157 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.51 (Shilling126) | Shilling56 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 81% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,938 (Shilling221,418) | Shilling142,414 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,079 (Shilling169,566) | Shilling79,724 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 735 (Shilling20,506) | Shilling7,218 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 6,106 (Shilling170,309) | Shilling81,116 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 4,379 (Shilling122,152) | Shilling41,971 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 527 (Shilling14,686) | Shilling5,595 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 302 (Shilling8,427) | Shilling3,356 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,504 (Shilling41,951) | Shilling38,875 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 470 (Shilling13,101) | Shilling10,674 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (Shilling1,074) | Shilling620 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (Shilling1,090) | Shilling2,483 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 86% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 269 (Shilling7,499) | Shilling3,134 | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 213 (Shilling5,936) | Shilling3,640 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 412 (Shilling11,497) | Shilling5,512 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 475 (Shilling13,236) | Shilling5,062 | + 161% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 44% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 78,944 (Shilling2,201,962) | Shilling1,171,320 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.30 (Shilling64) | Shilling108 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 251 (Shilling6,999) | Shilling4,374 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 101% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 24 (Shilling681) | Shilling279 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 69 (Shilling1,915) | Shilling1,280 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 284 (Shilling7,930) | Shilling3,344 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 27 (Shilling759) | Shilling387 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Shilling464) | Shilling261 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (Shilling552) | Shilling378 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (Shilling309) | Shilling121 | + 155% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (Shilling363) | Shilling148 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 62 (Shilling1,733) | Shilling837 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 97% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 196 (Shilling5,471) | Shilling2,259 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 79 (Shilling2,198) | Shilling1,243 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 344 (Shilling9,609) | Shilling2,201 | + 336% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 361 (Shilling10,081) | Shilling4,341 | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 67 (Shilling1,877) | Shilling624 | + 201% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 22 (Shilling619) | Shilling312 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 43 (Shilling1,194) | Shilling224 | + 432% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,057 (Shilling57,378) | Shilling78,248 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.89 (Shilling25) | Shilling5.40 | + 357% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 463 (Shilling12,919) | Shilling8,325 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Shilling590) | Shilling242 | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
27.893
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AED
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,446 prices entered by 1,058 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 78% more expensive than in Kenya
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