Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Kenya
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United Arab Emirates is 78% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 55 (Shilling1,619) | Shilling684 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 27 (Shilling807) | Shilling575 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 18 (Shilling537) | Shilling429 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (Shilling198) | Shilling100 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (Shilling447) | Shilling187 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (Shilling218) | Shilling108 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (Shilling841) | Shilling740 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 9 (Shilling274) | Shilling270 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.08 (Shilling149) | Shilling99 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 17 (Shilling498) | Shilling209 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 74 (Shilling2,167) | Shilling1,242 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (Shilling221) | Shilling172 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 3.94 (Shilling116) | Shilling62 | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in United Arab Emirates is 99% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,451 (Shilling219,333) | Shilling119,098 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 5,092 (Shilling149,894) | Shilling63,025 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 707 (Shilling20,804) | Shilling6,771 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,019 (Shilling147,744) | Shilling77,444 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,401 (Shilling100,113) | Shilling49,372 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 396 (Shilling11,667) | Shilling4,266 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 300 (Shilling8,817) | Shilling4,262 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,081 (Shilling31,826) | Shilling45,725 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 308 (Shilling9,076) | Shilling11,225 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 39 (Shilling1,149) | Shilling819 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (Shilling937) | Shilling432 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 126% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 229 (Shilling6,735) | Shilling2,657 | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 220 (Shilling6,465) | Shilling2,874 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 357 (Shilling10,498) | Shilling4,569 | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 381 (Shilling11,207) | Shilling5,990 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 43% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 86,061 (Shilling2,533,365) | Shilling1,603,200 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.18 (Shilling64) | Shilling110 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 223 (Shilling6,554) | Shilling3,745 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 112% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (Shilling583) | Shilling226 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 54 (Shilling1,603) | Shilling806 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 288 (Shilling8,491) | Shilling2,033 | + 318% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 25 (Shilling736) | Shilling237 | + 210% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 17 (Shilling489) | Shilling388 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (Shilling583) | Shilling329 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (Shilling341) | Shilling165 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 12 (Shilling357) | Shilling166 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 73 (Shilling2,150) | Shilling768 | + 180% | |
| Entertainment | + 164% | |||
| Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 164% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 181 (Shilling5,319) | Shilling1,954 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 80 (Shilling2,354) | Shilling1,315 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 526 (Shilling15,471) | Shilling2,000 | + 674% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 339 (Shilling9,991) | Shilling4,131 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 74 (Shilling2,180) | Shilling573 | + 280% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (Shilling717) | Shilling313 | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 45 (Shilling1,322) | Shilling235 | + 463% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,652 (Shilling48,639) | Shilling39,326 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.72 (Shilling21) | Shilling3.20 | + 558% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 364 (Shilling10,712) | Shilling4,303 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 21 (Shilling611) | Shilling324 | + 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 93% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,479 prices entered by 477 different people.
Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 93% more expensive than in Kenya
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